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Tartarian Dogwood, Red Osier Dogwood

Scientific Name: Cornus sericea L.
Synonym: Cornus alba, Cornus stolonifera
Family: Cornaceae

Red Osier Dogwood (as Cornus stolonifera), U.S.D.A. Drawing, flowers, fruit and leaves, courtesy Hunt Institute

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 1-9,14-24,31-45
USDA: 3-8

Sun Exposure: Shade to full sun

Origin: Circumpolar

Growth Habits: Deciduous shrub, 6 to 9 feet tall (1.8 to 2.7 m.), 8 to 12 feet in spread (2.4 to 3.6 m.), dark green ovate leaves, 1.5 to 5 inches long (3.75 to 12.5 cm.)

Flowers: White or light yellow flowers, in late spring to early summer

Watering Needs: Regular water

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