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Cornus sericea 'Cardinal'

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®.
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Butterflies

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