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Cornus sericea 'Cardinal'
Dogwood Cardinal
(Zone 4) Bright red winter stems cast a flame like color out of the snow or soil. Leaf-spot resistance makes it a sturdy and desirable alternative to other dogwoods.

Flower:
May
White

Fruit:
Aug - Sept
Purple
Drupe

Fall Color:
Reddish Purple

Shape:
Rounded

Size: 10' X 10'

Distinct Features:
Red winter stem

Best Dig Time:
Spring, Fall

Adaptable To:
Moisture
pH

Uses:
Border
Erosion Control, embankment
Highway
Mass/Grouping
Under Utility Lines
Understory

 

pH Preference :
Slightly Acidic soil
Neutral soil

Tolerates:
Acidic soil
Alkaline soil

Sun Preference:
Full Sun
Tolerates:
Full Sun
Partial Shade

Soil Moisture Preferred:
Moist
Tolerates:
Dry
Wet

Site Preferred:
Poorly Drained
Well Drained

Tolerates:
Clayey soil

Environmental Tolerances:
Deer
Disease
Wind / Exposed Sites

 
 

   
 
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/0906RDi_Bees.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/0306RDs_Edible.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/1207RD_GreeningWinter.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/0104RD_OhDeer.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/1107RD_Wildlife.pdf
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