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It also thrives in organically rich medium to wet soil and can even tolerate swampy or boggy conditions. Although the flowers are small and grow in flat clusters they are lovely when they appear and the berries that form in the fall and winter are highly decorative in either white or blue colors.

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Yellowish white flowers are followed by small blue berries. Bare stems create an attractive winter accent and are a wonderful addition to seasonal flower arrangements. Red twig dogwood shrubs are named for the color of their bark in winter.

Red twig dogwood is one of those plants where more is better. Use the red twig dogwood as a privacy screen or even as a foundation hedge. Alba and redosier dogwood c.

Current year s growth features outstanding coral red branches on a multi stemmed shrub. Though it boasts four season interest with fragrant flowers tiny berries and showy foliage the red twig dogwood saves its best for winter when its stems are on fire. Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil weekly or more often.

Also known as red osier dogwood. It makes an attractive large shrub all by itself but is definitely most dramatic when several are planted together. These bushes offer much more including variegated leaves and blooms.

The red twig dogwood is an ornamental plant that is used commonly in hedges and rock gardens. The yellow variety will be a smaller plant. Because of its loose form red twig dogwood looks best when planted in groups or as an informal hedge.

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