25+ Green Twig Dogwood

This is done the season before you will move the tree. Work humus into the soil for nutrients.

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Green twig dogwood

It was reclassified in the 20th century by francis fosberg. 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 with the exception of the lower midwest and deep south this species is native to much of north america where it is typically found growing in wet swampy areas. Cut back old stems in early spring for the best color on new growth.

While the species variety and other cultivars have red stems flamiramea has yellow or greenish stems. Prefers enriched evenly moist well drained soils but highly adaptable. The stems which are green in spring and summer turn bright red when the foliage drops off in autumn.

They offer lovely red branches with green leaves and delicate white flower tufts in the spring and summer with vibrant and highly attractive red twigs which infuse color into a fall and winter landscape. Red twig dogwood bushes are considered good plants for wet areas for example wet spots where homeowners may wish to establish woodland gardens although some report that they perform better in well drained soils. Foliage will turn yellow orange and red in the fall.

A good idea to maximize the health of the tree and prevent transplant shock is to root prune. Its common name osier dogwood has been used since 1656. This is an upright suckering species with multiple stems.

The yellow aurea form did not appear until 1899. Yellow twig dogwood cornus servicea flamiramea a deciduous flowering shrub is a named cultivar of the red twig dogwood cornus servicea. If you see the flowers of these magnificent white flowering dogwood trees it is not too surprising that these plants are so popular among gardeners.

Garden Bytes From The Big Apple October 2011