Native Structure

​Look, our native dogwoods are not glamorous shrubs.  Red Twigs do give you pretty winter interest.  I know many of you feel strong about planting native plants in your landscape.  Both Red Twigs and Silky dogwoods should find a place in your plans.  Great structure for predator protection and nesting, the berries are a great food source, and once established, benefit from deer foraging.  Beauty is often only skin deep.  These gals have soul.

Red Twig Dogwood                  Cornus sericea
• If you’ve walked near a swampy bog, you’re familiar with this native shrub

• Prefers sun to partial shade for optimum color; moist woodland conditions. If not pruned, 6’ H x 6’W and will spread by suckers – remove suckers to control spread

• Very important habitat and food source for a variety of birds and animals with small white flowers in late spring, berries in fall and winter structure all winter

• Yearly early spring pruning is recommended as new growth produces the brightest red for winter interest

Some photos by Proven Winners Inc.  www.provenwinner.com

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