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Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi'

Family Cornaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi' (kelsey's dwarf redosier dogwood) bears showy, white and fragrant flowers during late spring to early summer. This shrub is a thicket in form and has medium green foliage that is showy, matte and medium textured. The fruit produced by Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi' (kelsey's dwarf redosier dogwood) is showy. The bark is showy and smooth in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning shrub which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Border, hedge, foundation, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics This shrub attracts birds to your garden. Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi' tolerates wet sites and pollution.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi' (kelsey's dwarf redosier dogwood) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi' (kelsey's dwarf redosier dogwood) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.