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.
Quick Facts
Height
5-9 ft
Spread
5-10 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Light
Full Sun
Soil
Well Drained, Adaptable
Water
Low to moderate
Fall Color
Orange, purple, red
Origin
Pacific Northwest native
Watch for this season
Primary Spore Release
Oystershell scaleHigh
Crawler Emergence
Armillaria Root RotModerate
Active Below-ground Growth
Powdery MildewModerate
Spring Emergence / Primary Infection
+ 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.