Yellowtwig Dogwood
This an attractive, deciduous, multistemmed shrub grown for its brilliant red fall foliage and striking yellow winter twigs. It is a vigorous shrub that spreads by creeping underground stems and rooting branches. Small creamy white flowers clusters bloom in summer are followed by white or bluish-white fruits. This shrub can be effectively used as a screen.
Cornus stolonifera 'Flaviramea' (C. sericea)
Fruit Characteristics
Fruit width : 1/3
Fruit color : White or bluish
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf notes : Leaves change to brilliant red in autumn.
Bark color : Yellow
Leaf length : 1 1/2 - 2 1/2"
Leaf shape : Oval
Leaf color : Green
Flower Characteristics
Flower shape : Cluster
Flower color : White
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Deciduous
Average size maturity width : up to 12 ft.
Average size maturity height : 7-9 ft.
Growth rate : Vigorous
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : -40 to -35 F( Z3a)
Sunset zone : 1-9, 14-21
Water requirements : Regular
Light exposure : Partial Sun
Landscape Attributes
Attractive bark :Yes