The deciduous shrub Cornus sericea 'Cardinal' (red twig dogwood) bears showy, white and fragrant flowers during late spring to early summer. The showy matte foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture. Cornus sericea 'Cardinal' (red twig dogwood) yields showy fruit. This plant has showy, medium red and smooth bark. A specimen plant, Cornus sericea 'Cardinal' (red twig dogwood) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Border, hedge, foundation, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics
Birds and butterflies are attracted to Cornus sericea 'Cardinal' . Cornus sericea 'Cardinal' is tolerant of wet sites and pollution. In autumn, Cornus sericea 'Cardinal' is alight with fall colour, and in winter it provides winter interest.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Cornus sericea 'Cardinal' (red twig dogwood) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Cornus sericea 'Cardinal' (red twig dogwood) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
