Cornus sericea, IA Ecotype

Red Osier Dogwood, IA Ecotype

Attractive stoloniferous shrub; thick, low vegetation provides excellent habitat for wildlife; bright red stems add winter color; abundant white fruit is eaten by birds.

General Product Information

• Item Number:

  CORSER01

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Pollinator Favorites, Riparian Sites, Woodland Openings, Woody Trees, Shrubs & Vines

• Characteristics:

  Multi-stemmed.

• Habitat:

  Moist woods, moist meadows, thickets, riparian areas, swamps.

• Bloom Period:

  May to July

• Flower Color:

  White

• Minimum Root Depth:

  20 in

• pH:

  4.8 – 7.5

• Pollinator Value:

  Medium

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FACW

• Midwest

  FACW

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FACW

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FACW

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Full Sun

• Drought:

  Low

• Salt:

  No

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  18,000

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fluffy