1 Red Twig Dogwood Shrub - Cornus sericea | 12-18” Bare Root | Hardy Native Shrub for Landscapes & Wildlife

Red Twig Dogwood Shrub Overview

The Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus sericea) is a hardy, native deciduous shrub known for its vibrant red stems that provide striking winter interest. This bare root shrub measures 12-18 inches and is well-suited for landscapes, wetlands, and wildlife habitats. It thrives in USDA zones 3-8 and adapts well to moist soils, making it an excellent choice for erosion control and naturalizing wet areas.

Key Features

• Native deciduous shrub with bright red stems in winter
• Supports wildlife by providing shelter and food for birds and pollinators
• Ideal for wetland areas and erosion control due to its preference for moist to well-drained soils
• Cold-hardy and fast-growing, suitable for a variety of landscape conditions
• Produces white flowers in spring and displays green foliage in summer that turns red or orange in fall

Growing Information

Red Twig Dogwood prefers full sun to partial shade and requires moderate to high watering, especially in drier conditions. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils including loamy and clay types. This shrub typically reaches a mature height of 6 to 9 feet and grows quickly, making it a practical choice for establishing natural borders or wildlife-friendly gardens.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.