Cornus stolonifera 'Silver and Gold'

Red Osier Dogwood, American Dogwood, Red Twig Dogwood

Family: Cornaceae Dogwood


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 7B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Wet
Landscape uses Border, container, erosion control, foundation, massing, specimen
Height 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
Spread 5' to 7' / 1.60m to 2.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green, silvery, variegated
Fruit color White
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, rounded
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America