'Cardinal' Red-Osier Dogwood Shrub - Cornus

DOGWOOD: The Dogwood species range anywhere from groundcover, multi branched shrub or tree, or a single trunk ornamental tree form. Dogwood trees are considered by many as the best all-round flowering trees. Dogwoods are most known for their outstanding display of flowers in the spring.

'Cardinal' is a fast-growing, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub with cherry red winter stems. The stems are especially showy against a snowy backdrop. Tiny white flowers appear in flat-topped clusters in late spring. Flowers give way to clusters of creamy white fruit in late summer. Fruit is very attractive to birds and is generally considered to have as much if not more ornamental interest than the flowers. Dark green leaves turn an attractive red-purple in autumn.

Benefits:

Bright red stems in winter; extremely winter hardy
Host plant for spring azure butterfly
Nutritious berries for a wide range of birds
Provides good nesting sites for birds and protective cover for wildlife

Tolerates a wide variety of conditions, including wet soils

AMERICAN BEAUTIES NATIVE PLANT. Mature Height: 6-8 feet. Hardy Zones 3-8. Immediate shipping in 4" pot.