Red Osier Dogwood, Cornus stolonifera

Sold in bundles of 10
Deciduous
Height: up to 20 ft
Light: Shade – Sun
Moisture: Moist – Wet
Bloom: White, May – June
 
Red osier-dogwood is an excellent plant for restoration purposes.  It is easy to propagate, grows quickly, and has wildlife value. It does well in areas that are seasonally inundated with water. Places along stream banks and shorelines are ideal.  It has a fibrous root system which is great for soil stabilization. This dogwood is an excellent shrub to plant along sunny edges and in deciduous canopy shade because it is sun-loving and shade tolerant.  It provides ample shade on the ground below and nearby, which serves well to shade out weedy species like reed canarygrass and Himalayan blackberry. The flowers in spring provide nectar for insects and hummingbirds. Birds eat the berries that develop in summer and early fall, as well as nest in the protective shrub cover. This plant is an important browse food for moose, deer, and elk. The berries are eaten by mammals such as bears, foxes, skunks, and chipmunks.