Cornus stolonifera

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Information by: Elkhorn Native Plant Nursery        Photographer: Elkhorn Nursery

 

Description

Cornus stolonifera is a lovely 6'-10' deciduous shrub with showy red stems and fall color. Flat heads of creamy white flowers occur in spring and contrast attractively with burgundy colored young twigs. This shrub is native to streams and moist, shaded slopes. This is a good shrub for year-round color interest (bark, flowers and foliage). It prefers moist areas and light shade.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

 

Bark Color

Red

 

Fruit Color

Black, Green, White

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Seascape, Wetlands, Wild Garden, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Roadside, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.