Cornus sericea 'Coral Red'
red osier dogwood 'Coral Red'
A multi-stemmed, fast-growing, suckering deciduous shrub with dark green, ovate foliage and bright red stems which are at their brightest in the winter months. White flowers appear in the spring and summer, followed by bluish-white fruit
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Red | White | Green | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Red | White | Green | |
Autumn | Red | Blue White | ||
Winter | Red |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Cornaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Suckering
- Genus
Cornus can be deciduous shrubs or trees, or creeping, woody-based perennials, some with brightly coloured young stems. Tiny flowers are borne in dense clusters, sometimes with showy bracts. Many have fine autumn colour
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Will grow in most soil conditions in sun or partial shade. For more information see flowering dogwood cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by hardwood cuttings, semi-ripe cuttings, or layering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 7. Remove suckers if required to prevent spread
Pests
Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to horse chestnut scale
Diseases
May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose and honey fungus
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