The shrub Cornus sericea (redosier dogwood) bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during late spring to early summer. The showy matte foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture. Cornus sericea (redosier dogwood) produces showy fruit. This plant has showy and smooth bark. A specimen plant, Cornus sericea (redosier dogwood) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Border, hedge, foundation, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics
It is worthy to note that Cornus sericea tolerates wet sites and pollution. This shrub attracts birds to your garden.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Cornus sericea (redosier 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 (redosier 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.
