Dogwood Redosier

The Redosier Dogwood, Cornus sericea, is a freely spreading shrub with many stems, 3 18' tall branching is opposite, young stems and most old ones often bright, smooth, shiny red. Leaves are opposite, deciduous, oval 5 10 cm long. White threads run through the veins toewards the leaf tip. Flowers are white to greenish, small 2 4 mm across with 4 petals. flowers are numerous in dense flat topped clusters. Fruits are white, berry like drupes, 7 9 mm long. This plant brightens up a winter landscape. Shade tolerant provides cover and food for wildlife and birds. It is adapted to both wet and dry sites and a variety of soil types.