Young Red Twig Dogwood

The type of cutting you take from the trees depends upon the time of year and the species of tree you wish to propagate. Red osier dogwood sometimes called red willow or red twig dogwood is a deciduous shrub.

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Young red twig dogwood

The red twig dogwood plant also known as the cornus sericea is a shrub that truly is at its best during the winter months. At least 36 different species of birds feast on the dogwood s fleshy red berries including northern cardinals tufted titmice bluebirds juncos and waxwings. All dogwoods can be propagated by stem cuttings.

The shrubs actually can provide year round interest. Growing a red twig dogwood is a great way to add spectacular color to the winter garden. Some varieties such as the red twig dogwood are grown for the bright red stems that show through the leaves.

Namely the bush s red twigs which are brightest from late winter to early spring. The shrub reaches a height of between 6 and 8 feet. Besides attractive red stems in the winter red osier dogwood has yellowish white flowers that appear in late may to early june and bluish white fruit borne in late summer.

The bright green bark twigs and leaves of spring and summer turn to a deep red to burgundy in fall. The best growing zones for this perennial shrub are 2 through 9. Pruning red twig dogwood to keep it red young and vigorous.

Sericea is very susceptible to powdery mildew. Yellowish white flowers are followed by small blue berries. Red twig dogwood will brighten your winter landscaping with its bright red branches.

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