Red Osier Dogwood

A beautiful nitrogen-fixing shrub that can be used to enhance your yard or food forest. it has red bark that stands out in the winter, and contrasts with its green leaves in the summer, pretty white flowers in the spring and summer, and the leaves turn a beautiful red-purple in the fall. It requires moist, well-draining soil so it is suitable for low-lying areas where water gathers.

Blooms: spring
Zone: 2
Light: Full Sun to part shade
Height: 2-3 m Width: 2-3 m
Suckers: Yes
Deer Resistant: Some
Drought Resistant: No
Latin: Cornus sericea