Red Twig Dogwood
Cornus sericea Winter Spark Portfolio
Vibrant red stems provide dazzling winter color and year-round interest to your landscape.
Size
Installation
About this plant
The 'Winter Spark Portfolio' Red Twig Dogwood is a standout deciduous shrub celebrated for its intensely brilliant red stems that emerge after its leaves drop in autumn. During spring and summer, enjoy its attractive green foliage, which provides a lovely backdrop for white flower clusters followed by small white berries. This cultivar offers exceptional multi-seasonal appeal, making it a dynamic addition to any garden. Ideal for mass plantings, borders, or as a striking focal point, its vivid stems truly shine against a snowy backdrop, bringing unparalleled cheer to the winter garden.
Care & maintenance
Generally low maintenance. Prune annually in early spring by cutting the oldest and darkest stems back to the ground to encourage new, more vibrantly colored growth. Can be rejuvenated by cutting all stems back to 6-12 inches every 2-3 years.
Quick facts
- Type
- shrub
- Mature height
- 6-8 feet
- Mature width
- 6-8 feet
- Sun
- Full sun to partial shade (at least 4-6 hours of direct sun daily for best stem color).
- Water
- Prefers consistently moist soil; tolerates some standing water. Water regularly, especially during dry periods.
- Growth rate
- Medium to fast