Red Osier Dogwood
Cornus sericea
Family: Cornaceae
Red Osier Dogwood grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist to wet soil. Water needs: Moderate to high.
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How to Grow Red Osier Dogwood
Red Osier Dogwood growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist to wet soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.5, and Moderate to high water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 2-7. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Red Osier Dogwood as 90-120 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 3-5 years.
Plant Overview
Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea) is listed in the Cornaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0552
- Family
- Cornaceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Red Osier Dogwood is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate to high. The database soil reference is Moist to wet soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 2-7.
- Hardiness zones
- 2-7
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Moist to wet soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate to high
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 90-120 days after stratification and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 3-5 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 90-120 days after stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 3-5 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.