Kelsey's Dwarf Red Twig Dogwood
Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Cornaceae
Plant Description: Small, mounding cultivar of red twig dogwood. Striking dark red branches especially visible in the winter. Oval to lance shaped green leaves turn red to orange in fall. June brings white flowers turning to white berries in the fall. Berries may be mildly toxic to humans (may cause stomach ache) but are a favorite of animals. Tolerates a wide range of soils but prefers moist. 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: 2-3' tall and wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: White
Bloom Seasons: Early Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Jul
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 2 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Localscapes Path
- Localscapes Entry Beds
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Traditional Yet Thrifty
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
