Red-osier Dogwood | Cornus sericea - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Red-osier Dogwood | Cornus sericea

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Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery

Attractive red stems with white flower clusters that produce white berry clusters. Fast growing. Opposite leaves and branches. Gorgeous red stems provide warm winter color.

Plant Details

Habitats	Riparian Forests, Bottomland Forests, Shrub Swamp, Shallow Marsh
Habitat Notes	Shrub swamp; Bottomland Forest; Riparian Forest. Used in riparian reclamation and wetlands.
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Mature Height	20’
Shade Preference	full sun, part shade, full shade
Soil Tolerance	Moist soils
Special Uses	Attracts insects, bees and butterflies; Attracts birds; Attracts hummingbirds; Provides wildlife forage, cover and food; Provides bank stabilization; Ornamental

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A lush green riparian forest with tall red alder trees and a rocky stream running through it.

Riparian Forests

Riparian areas are defined by NRCS as ecosystems that occur along waterways and water bodies. They serve as the transition between aquatic and terrestrial zones.

Bottomland Forests

Bottomland forests are generally used to describe forests which are comprised of both hardwood and softwood tree species that occur on low-elevation, alluvial floodplains or lower terraces of rivers…

Shrub Swamp

Shrub swamps are typically located in depressions, around lakes or ponds or on river terraces. They tend to flood seasonally and are dominated by shrubs or trees that are rooted in hydric soils. These…

A marshy landscape with tall grasses, a few scattered tree stumps, and a dense forest in the background.

Shallow Marsh

Marshes are seasonally or continually flooded and occur in depressions, around lakes or ponds and along slow-flowing streams. Shallow marshes support dominant herbaceous vegetation which is rooted in…