27+ Summer Cornus Stolonifera

Design ideasbare red stems are a beautiful sight against the winter landscape. Clusters of white flowers appear in late may to early june followed by white to pale blue fruit.

The British Gardener The Tropical Years December 2012

Summer cornus stolonifera

Cut back old stems in early spring for the best color on new growth. The american dogwood or red stem dogwood cornus stolonifera is an elegant open shrub with creamy white flower clusters in spring and red stems. The best growing zones for this perennial shrub are 2 through 9.

Adding a pop of vibrant color in the snowy dull months of winter cornus sericea red osier dogwood is a medium sized ornamental shrub with incredible appeal. It s tolerant of a wide range of soil types and produces the brightest winter bark when planted in full sun. Opposite leaves with rounded bases are ovate to lance shaped and dark green turning a dull red purple red or orange in autumn.

It can be found in moist areas in sun or shade. Rapidly growing adaptable to most soils including wet soils it enjoys spectacular decorative features. Plant with companions that need summer water.

It is often found along the banks of streams or other riparian habitats. This ornamental shrub puts out many slender branches from the base. Tolerates dry conditions and wet soils once established.

Noteworthy characteristics cornus sericea commonly known as red twig dogwood or red osier dogwood is an upright spreading suckering shrub that typically grows in the absence of pruning to 6 9 tall with a slightly larger spread. The shrub reaches a height of between 6 and 8 feet. Stunning fall color attractive berries vibrant red or golden stems and sometimes a lovely variegated summer foliage.

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