Red-twig dogwood is a spreading deciduous shrub whose young red stems remain visible after the autumn leaves have fallen.
- Height
- 152–275 cm / 5–9 ft
- Spread
- 152–305 cm / 5–10 ft
- Light
- Full sun / Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Dry / Moist, well-drained
- Flowering
- Spring, Summer
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Maintenance
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 2a–7b
Planting
Choose consistently moist soil rich in organic matter, in sun or partial shade. It tolerates wet sites and heavy clay; some shade is helpful during hot summers.
Care
Prune in early spring to encourage fresh, brightly coloured stems. If underground shoots spread beyond the intended space, use a spade to root-prune the edge of the colony.
Before planting: Allow space for a colony; its vigorous spreading habit can be awkward in a tightly planted border.
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Sources & photo credit
Plant reference: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Content checked . Flowering seasons vary with local climate; USDA zones describe winter cold tolerance.
- Red-twig dogwood: Tom Brandt · CC BY 2.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Red-barked dogwood: Tsyganov Sergey · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Adam's needle yucca: Carl Lewis · CC BY 2.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Bearberry: Walter Siegmund · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.