Isanti Red Twig Dogwood
Cornus sericea 'Isanti'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Cornaceae
Plant Description: Multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with deep red stems that are very showy during the winter. Dark-green leaves turn attractive shades of red and purple in the fall. Creamy-white flowers bloom in the spring turning to white berries that are preferred by birds. Prune out 20-30% of the oldest growth each spring to promote healthy new growth with better coloring. 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: 4-5' tall and wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Dark Green
Bloom Colors: White, Cream
Bloom Seasons: Early Summer, 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)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Irrigation Path
- Mountain to Tap
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Localscapes Path
- North Basin
- South Basin
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Maintenance Path
- Rain Gardening
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
