Yellow-twigged Dogwood
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Plant Information | |
Common Name | Yellow-twigged Dogwood |
Botanical Name | Cornus sericea 'Flaviraemea' |
Description | |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Mature Height | 4 to 5 ft |
Mature Width | 6 to 8 ft |
Growth Habit | Rounded |
Bloom Color | White |
Bloom Interest | Showy |
Bloom Period | May to June |
Seasonal Interest | Fall, Winter |
Foliage Color | Green |
Foliage Type | Simple |
Fall Color | Red-purple |
Attributes | Clay Soil, Deer Resistant, Wet Soil |
Attracts Butterflies | Yes |
Attracts Birds | Yes |
Care | |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 to 8 |
Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
Water Preference | Wet,Moist,Well-drained |
Maintenance Level | Moderate |
Cost | Moderate |
Watering Notes | These dogwoods do not tolerate drought well. Water when rainfall is less than 1" per week and deep water in drought. |
Fertilize Notes | Start with well-drained, rich soil and add layers of compost yearly. |
Prune Notes | Cut back 1/3 rd of the oldest branches to the ground in late winter or very early spring. Maintain the natural arching nature by cutting unsightly branches to the ground rather than shearing. |