Cornus sericea ssp. sericea (Red Twig Dogwood) Size:1 gal DN Older bark shreds in long

Older bark shreds in long strips

buttercup shaped flowers are flattened and showy

Leaves turn a clear yellow before dropping in fall

Soil needs: well-drained

Cornus sericea ssp. sericea (Red Twig Dogwood) Size:1 gal DN Older bark shreds in longPlant Description: Grows in an upright rounded form. Spreads easily through vegetative reproduction, creating large thickets. Stems are bright red throughout the winter and turn to green when the leaves emerge. Leaves are oval with deeply indented veination and turn red purple in the fall. Flowers are flat showy clusters with individual flowers creamy white and tiny. The stems and flowers of this plant are great for bouquets. Its berry like fruit