Kelsey's Dwarf Red-Osier Dogwood

Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi'

Pronunciation: KOR-nus ser-E-se-a
SKU #04470
2-8

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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.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 2-8

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Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6

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Bloom TimeLate spring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttractive Bark, Fall Color, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsErosion Control, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsChokeberry (Aronia); Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus); Astilbe (Astilbe); Summersweet (Clethra); Sweetspire (Itea); Turtlehead (Chelone)
Care InstructionsPrefers 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.
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Bloom TimeLate spring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttractive Bark, Fall Color, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsErosion Control, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsChokeberry (Aronia); Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus); Astilbe (Astilbe); Summersweet (Clethra); Sweetspire (Itea); Turtlehead (Chelone)
Care
Care InstructionsPrefers 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.

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