red twig dogwood

plant

Also known as: Cornus sericea

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Red twig dogwood, also known as red osier dogwood (Cornus sericea), is a shrub native to North America. It is cultivated for its striking bright red twigs, which are particularly vibrant in winter and early spring, adding a splash of color to the landscape. This plant belongs to the dogwood genus (Cornus), which includes various shrubs, trees, and herbs known for their attractive flowers and, in some species, colorful foliage and twigs. The wood of dogwoods is notably hard. Red twig dogwood is one of several shrubby species planted for their ornamental value.1

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…twig, or red osier (C. sericea), dogwood of northern and western North America has bright red twigs that are especially showy in winter and early spring; the branches are dark red in colour and the fall foliage ranges from red to purple to yellow.
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…twig, or red osier (C. sericea), dogwood of northern and western North America has bright red twigs that are especially showy in winter and early spring; the branches are dark red in colour and the fall foliage ranges from red to purple to yellow.
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