Redosier Dogwood
Cornus stolonifera
Cornaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · native
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Cornus stolonifera is a synonym for Cornus sericea, the red-twig dogwood (Cornaceae), a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub native throughout much of North America. It spreads by underground stolons to form thickets of bright-stemmed winter interest, typically reaching 6 to 9 feet tall.
See Cornus sericea for full cultural requirements, pest and disease associations, and cultivar information. The accepted name in current usage is Cornus sericea.
Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
5-9 ft
Spread
5-10 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
Well Drained, Adaptable
Soil pH
neutral to alkaline
Water
Low to moderate
Drought Tolerance
Low
Hardiness
Zones 2–8
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
spring
Fall Color
Orange, purple, red
Origin
Pacific Northwest native
Watch for this season
Powdery MildewHigh
Active Conidial Spread
Oystershell scaleHigh
Crawler Emergence
Anthracnose (Shade Trees)Moderate
Active Infection & Secondary Spread
Armillaria Root RotModerate
Active Below-ground Growth
+ 2 more — see full disease and pest lists below
Diseases: Regionally Documented (7)
Discula destructiva (dogwood), Kabatiella and Discula spp... Anthracnose Multiple obligate biotrophic fungi (Erysiphales: Erysipha... Powdery Mildew Collar Rot Armillaria spp. — primarily A Armillaria Root Rot Symptom category — not a single disease Branch Canker Symptom category — not a single disease Leaf Spot Symptom category — not a single disease Root Rot
Pests: Regionally Documented (6)
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.