Family: Cornaceae

Scientific Name: Cornus sericea natural site

Common Name: Red Twig Dogwood in native sites.

DescriptionRed Twig Dogwood growing in a native site.
Pronunciation(KOR-nus)(ser-EE-see-a)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Shrubs Deciduous
Hardiness Zone4-7
Sunlightfull to partial sun
Moistureaverage, moist, wet
Soil & Siteaverage, swampy or wet sites
Flowerswhite, (flat topped cymes) bloom in the late spring
Fruitwhite to whitish blue drupes
Leavessimple, opposite, green, ovate to elliptic, veins run almost parallel to the edge, reach about 2 by 4 inches, reddish purplish fall color
Stemsred
Dimensions8-10 feet high by a spread of over 6-8 feet
Misc FactsThe fruit (white drupes) are a source of food by many birds.
Author's NotesI have seen this shrub growing in standing water in native sites.
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