Red Twig Dogwood - Swida (Cornus) sericea

Common Name: Red Twig Dogwood Botanical Name: Swida (Cornus) sericea Category: Trees, Shrubs & Vines Flower Color: White Bloom Time: Spring Soil Conditions: Rich, Peaty, Moist , Average/Adaptable Exposure/Light Requirements: Partial Sun/Partial Shade, Full Sun Foliage: Red/Purple Fall Color, Deciduous Height: 7-10 feet Wildlife: Butterflies and Other Pollinators, Birds Berry Color: White, Blue
Description: Shrub 7-9 feet high, spreading 10 feet wide. Develops white flowers in flat-topped cymes in the late spring. Fall leaf color is purplish-red. Fruit is white drupe in the fall and provides a late season food source for many birds. Needs mulch in dry places. Can form dense stands in wet areas. Nice winter accent with bright red stems.
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