Cornus sericea (Red Osier Dogwood)

Cornus sericea

Quick Facts:

    Common Names: Red Osier Dogwood
    Lifespan: Perennial
    Zones: 3 - 8
    Type: Forb

Cornus sericea, or Red Osier Dogwood, is native to all but the southeastern quarter of the continental United States, where it can be a shrub or small tree. It grows usually in wet areas, including swamps and moist prairies as well as on woodland edges.

In our yard, this grows in the Woodland Edge.

Our growing score: 3

Other pictures of this plant:


               Seedpod                                           Leaf                                            Stem                                        Seed                                          Habit

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