Yellow Twig Dogwood

Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Cornaceae
Plant Description: Vigorously growing shrub with bright yellow branches and stems that are especially noticeable in winter. Tiny white flowers appear in clusters in spring giving way to white berries. Although favored by birds, the berries are mildly toxic to humans and may cause stomach aches. Tolerant of a wide range of conditions but prefers medium to moist soils. The species, Cornus sericea, is synonymous with C. stolonifera and is native to Utah.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Shrub - Renewal
Plant Care: Shrub - Renewal (woody multi-stemmed plants that lose their leaves every winter and look best on younger stems, which emerge from the base of the plant): Prune regularly to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most shrubs. With spring blooming shrubs, prune after the blooms are spent. When pruning, remove 1/3rd of the oldest branches by cutting at the base of the shrub. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 6-10' tall and wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Perimeter Plant, Foundation Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: White
Bloom Seasons: Late Spring
Bloom Period: May - Jun

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes

Garden Location:

  • Commercial Concepts
    • South Property Line
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter