Description
Add vibrant four-season color to your landscape with Dogwood – Cardinal (Cornus sericea 'Cardinal'), a hardy deciduous shrub known for its brilliant cherry-red stems that stand out against the winter snow. In late spring, clusters of creamy white flowers appear, followed by ornamental white berries in late summer. In fall, its green foliage turns a striking brick red, offering multi-season appeal.
This fast-growing shrub has a rounded, full-bodied form that fills in right to the ground—perfect for naturalizing, hedgerows, or planting under power lines. With exceptional cold hardiness (zones 2–8), it's ideal for northern gardens. Though it may sucker, regular maintenance and pruning will keep it tidy. Cardinal Dogwood attracts birds and thrives in sun to part shade with well-draining soil, making it an adaptable and beautiful choice for year-round interest.
Each plant comes in a #_ (_ gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Cornus sericea 'Cardinal'
Light: full sun – part shade
Watering: around a couple of inches a week, more while becoming established
Soil: well draining soil
Zone: 2 – 8
Plant Shape: rounded
Plant Type: multi-stemmed deciduous shrub
Mature Size: height (8') , width (10')
Blooming Season: flowers late spring, Berries late summer
Growth Rate: fast
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