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Kelsey's Dwarf Red-Osier Dogwood
Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi'
Pronunciation: KOR-nus ser-E-se-a
SKU #04470
A dwarf dogwood with a low, compact form and lush green foliage that perfectly foils less attractive bases of larger shrubs. Its neat, rounded shape works well in mass plantings and border foundations. Excellent for erosion control on steep slopes. Bare red stems provide striking seasonal color to dormant winterscapes. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches only 24 to 30 in. tall and wide.
Retailers Near You
- 2500 Airport Drive Columbus, Ohio 43219
- 1156 Oakland Park Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43224
- 4261 W Granville Rd Dublin, Ohio 43017
- Demonye's Greenhouse, Inc.
- Oakland Nursery, Inc. #1
- Oakland Nursery, Inc. #3
Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Late spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Fall Color, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Chokeberry (Aronia); Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus); Astilbe (Astilbe); Summersweet (Clethra); Sweetspire (Itea); Turtlehead (Chelone) |
| Care Instructions | Prefers enriched, moist, well-drained soils but adaptable; tolerates dry conditions and wet soils once established. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish extensive root system. Fertilize in spring. Best stem color on young wood; to encourage bright red stems, hard prune one-third of oldest stems annually in late winter. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Late spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Fall Color, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
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Retailers Near You
- 2500 Airport Drive Columbus, Ohio 43219
- 1156 Oakland Park Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43224
- 4261 W Granville Rd Dublin, Ohio 43017
- Demonye's Greenhouse, Inc.
- Oakland Nursery, Inc. #1
- Oakland Nursery, Inc. #3
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.