Cornus sericea 'Cardinal'

Cornus sericea ‘Cardinal’

A cultivated variety of the native dogwood that was selected for it’s bright cardinal red color stems in winter.

Light Requirements: Part Sun Full Sun
Water Requirements: High, Moderate
USDA Zone: 2b
Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub
Soil Texture: Sandy, Sandy Loam, Silt Loam, Clay Loam, Clay

Plant Height at Maturity

8 feet

Plant Width at Maturity

8 feet

Growth Rate

12"+/year

Growth Habit

Round

Landscape Uses

Hedge | Erosion Control | Water Garden

Environmental Features

Native Species | Pollinator Friendly | Bird Habitat | Wildlife Forage Source

Tough Sites

Alkaline Soil | Compacted Soil | Wet Soil | Calcareous Soil | Urban Conditions

Seasonal Interest

Fall Color | Winter Interest | Spring Flowering

Flower Color

White