A four-season native shrub with wildlife value and brilliant red winter stems.
Red-osier dogwood is a hardy native shrub valued for white spring flowers, pale summer fruit, and vivid red stems that stand out against winter snow.
Plant details
Sun
Full sun, Part shade
Moisture
Moderate, Moist, Wet
Height
150–300 cm
Spread
150–300 cm
Hardiness zone
2–7
Bloom months
May, Jun
Flower colour
White
Foliage colour
Green, Red
Foliage type
Deciduous
Good to know
Pollinator friendly
Native
Care
Plant in sun or part shade in average to moist soil. Water through establishment. Remove a portion of the oldest stems at ground level in early spring to encourage colourful new growth.
