Botanical Name Cornus  sericea ‘Cardinal’
Common Name Red Twig Dogwood
Type Shrub
Exposure Sun to Part Shade
Size for Description 8 to 10 Ft.
Bloom Time Spring
Flower Color White
Fruit  
Foliage  
Bark  
Fall Color  
Growth Rate  
Butterflies  
Hummingbirds  
Deer Resistant yes
Drought Tolerant  
Moisture Lover  
Native yes
Walnut Tolerant yes
Wet Areas  
Fragrant  
Groundcover  
Comment A dwarf, compact red stem dogwood ~ stems change from coral to a deep red in winter
Care Prune Immediately after flowering. Sets flower buds in summer. Do not prune in early spring or late fall.