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Redosier Dogwood

Hardiness Zones: 2 - 7

Average shipping height: 2’-3’

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The redosier dogwood is loved by gardeners, landscapers, and homeowners for its hardiness and versatility. It can grow in a myriad of conditions, including wet soil. Its thicket-forming habit makes it a great hedge option. And the fibrous root sytem provides effective errosion control on banks and slopes.

Displays deep red branches year-round and cream-white flowers
Is an adaptable tree that can grow in various conditions
Provides good erosion control and can be used for borders and hedges
Will be delivered at a height of 2'-3'

The Redosier Dogwood Grows in zones 2 - 7

Your Tree’s Personality

Shape

Rounded

Growth Speed

Fast

Shipping Height

2’-3’

Scientific Name

Cornus sericea

Mature Height

7'-9'

Mature Spread

N/A-10'

Sun Preference

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil Preference

Acidic, Moist, Alkaline, Wet

History/Lore

The redosier dogwood is native to North America, with a range that extends over most of the United States from Newfoundland to Mexico, California to Virginia. It is also known as red dogwood, redstem dogwood, and red willow.

Native Americans use the inner bark in tobacco mixtures in the sacred pipe ceremony. Some tribes ate the sour berries while others made arrow shafts, bows, stakes and other tools from the branches and shoots. The leaves, bark and roots were used to make medicines.

Redosier dogwood is also used for basket weaving. If the bark is gathered in the early spring, it will retain its deep red color when dried.

Wildlife Value

The redosier dogwood provides dense cover for wildlife. The white berries are eaten by at least 18 species of birds including ruffled grouse, bobwhite quail, wild turkey and gray catbird. The twigs and foliage are browsed by elk, deer, moose, rabbits and chipmunks.

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