Red-osier Dogwood

Cornus stolonifera, Cornaceae

Zones

2–7

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

WindbreakBeneficial Insect HabitatDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

HobblebushViburnum lantanoides

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Willow OakQuercus phellos

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Leatherleaf ViburnumViburnum rhytidophyllum

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Alder-leaf BuckthornRhamnus alnifolia

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Bloodtwig DogwoodCornus sanguinea

Related dogwood species compete for similar moisture and nutrient requirements

Uses

Functions

Living FenceCoppicingWetland ScreeningErosion Control

Edible Parts

Berries

Medicinal Uses

Bark For FeverAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Red-osier Dogwood grow in?

Red-osier Dogwood grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Red-osier Dogwood?

Good companions for Red-osier Dogwood include Hobblebush, Willow Oak, Leatherleaf Viburnum, Alder-leaf Buckthorn.

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