Cornus, Red Twig Dogwood 'Cardinal'
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- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
Description
An excellent general purpose shrub for northern landscapes, very hardy; good fall color with bright red stems show well against the winter snow; can actually grow quite large, plan well ahead
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Details
Height: 10 feet
Spread: 10 feet
Sunlight:
Hardiness Zone: 2b
Other Names: C.stolonifera, Red-Osier
Description:
An excellent general purpose shrub for northern landscapes, very hardy; good fall color with bright red stems show well against the winter snow; can actually grow quite large, plan well ahead
Ornamental Features
Cardinal Dogwood has clusters of creamy white flowers at the ends of the branches in late spring. It has green foliage throughout the season. The pointy leaves turn an outstanding brick red in the fall. It produces white berries in late summer. The cherry red branches are extremely showy and add significant winter interest.
Landscape Attributes
Cardinal Dogwood is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.
This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
- Suckering
Cardinal Dogwood is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
- Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens
Planting & Growing
Cardinal Dogwood will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is an amazingly adaptable plant, tolerating both dry conditions and even some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selection of a native North American species.
| SKU | Container Size |
| S1020 | #2 Container (2 Gallon) |
| S1030 | #5 Container (5 Gallon) |
| S1040 | #7 Container (7 Gallon) |
* Not all container sizes may be available at this time. See store for details on specific container size availability.
More Information
| Available for Pre-Order | No |
|---|---|
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Common Family Name | Dogwood |