Cornus sericea (Dogwood)
Color Name: Cardinal
Quick growing and spreading, this plant unfurls its medium green foliage in the spring which darkens to form a great backdrop to small white flowers that bloom in late May and can persist even into early July. These flowers are a butterfly magnet while the heads of whitish, blue blushed fruit that form later in the summer are considered a delicacy by birds. Even better, 'Cardinal' will awe you with its reddish-purple fall foliage show and its stunning red twig color in winter is pure magic. 'Cardinal' will tolerate moist soils and is perfect for grouping and providing nesting cover for native birds.
* Native
* Quick growing
* Medium green foliage
* Small white flowers bloom in late May
* Attracts birds and butterflies
* Great fall and winter color
Growing Tips: Excellent as a cut stem for foliage filler.
Soil: Highly adaptable, but does best in moist, even wet soils. Tolerates dry conditions once established.
Pruning: Not strictly required. However, for best red stem coloration, prune about a third of the branches to the ground in late winter/early spring.
Uses: Mass plantings; cutting gardens; naturalizing; hedges; rain gardens; cutting gardens; foundation plantings.
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farm.
Quick growing and spreading, this plant unfurls its medium green foliage in the spring which darkens to form a great backdrop to small white flowers that bloom in late May and can persist even into early July. These flowers are a butterfly magnet while the heads of whitish, blue blushed fruit that form later in the summer are considered a delicacy by birds. Even better, 'Cardinal' will awe you with its reddish-purple fall foliage show and its stunning red twig color in winter is pure magic. 'Cardinal' will tolerate moist soils and is perfect for grouping and providing nesting cover for native birds.
* Native
* Quick growing
* Medium green foliage
* Small white flowers bloom in late May
* Attracts birds and butterflies
* Great fall and winter color
Growing Tips: Excellent as a cut stem for foliage filler.
Soil: Highly adaptable, but does best in moist, even wet soils. Tolerates dry conditions once established.
Pruning: Not strictly required. However, for best red stem coloration, prune about a third of the branches to the ground in late winter/early spring.
Uses: Mass plantings; cutting gardens; naturalizing; hedges; rain gardens; cutting gardens; foundation plantings.
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farm.
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Flower Color: White Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 6 to 8 Feet Spread: 9 to 10 Feet Hardy in Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Blooms: Late Spring / Early Summer
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
 Extended Bloomer  Native Border Easy to Grow Fall Interest Landscapes Mass Planting
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Attracts
Butterflies
Songbirds
