
Cardinal Red Osier Dogwood
Cornus sericea ‘Cardinal’
A MNRC introduction. Cardinal Red Osier dogwood was selected for its bright red winter twig color. A hybrid dogwood that was developed by the University of Minnesota in 1986. NC-7 Trials top-performing plant. 2004 Plants of Merit®.
Sun / Shade Ratio
Shade Tolerance
Sun Tolerance
Attributes
SHAPE |
Rounded | |
FOLIAGE |
Dark green | |
FALL FOLIAGE |
Red-purple | |
MINIMUM HEIGHT |
8 |
Feet |
MAXIMUM HEIGHT |
10 |
Feet |
MINIMUM SPREAD |
8 |
Feet |
MAXIMUM SPREAD |
10 |
Feet |
HARDINESS ZONES |
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |