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Cornus stolonifera (Redosier Dogwood)

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Product ID#: cstol
Product Description
Fall Color Red
Flower Color White
Fruit Color White
Mature Plant Size (H x W) 8-10' x 8-10'
Redosier Dogwood is a native shrub with vigorous shoots and dark red branches in winter. This dogwood has clusters of white flowers in the spring, which produce stark white berries. This shrub will tolerate heavy soils. Be sure to remove the oldest stems to the ground for the best stem color each spring.
  • Mature Plant Size (H x W) Mature Plant Size (H x W): 8-10' x 8-10'
Key features
  • Attracts Birds
  • Winter Interest
  • Rain Gardens
  • Walnut Toxicity Resistant
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Cut Flower
  • Attracts Pollinators
Planting Care

Planting & Care for Deciduous Shrub – Redosier Dogwood

Preparation
  • The Redosier Dogwood is a native shrub with vigorous shoots and dark red branches in winter.
  • The clusters of white flowers are followed by stark white berries.
  • This shrub will tolerate heavy soils.
  • This plant looks excellent massed or as a specimen in the landscape.
  • It’s an effective in shrub borders where plants can be combined with evergreens or a contrasting color of red twig dogwoods for interesting winter contrast. Also effective in naturalistic plantings in moist soils where plants can be allowed to spread and form thickets.
  • This plants perform very well in wet locations such as low spots or along streams or ponds where spreading roots can help combat soil erosion.
  • This shrubs growth when at its maturity is around 8-10' tall and wide.
  • Flowers around June.
Opening Plant Material
  • Bare Root - Cut open the bundle (top and roots are tied) and separate all the plants. Soak roots in buckets of water until planted. Each plant type will be labeled separately for identification. Do not expose the roots to sun. They should never dry out. Keep roots covered. All bare-root plants must be trimmed when planted.
Planting Bare Root
  • Plant Bare root in fall. A good indicator if you can still plant is if the ground is still workable you’re good to go. If a hard frost is expected be sure to hold off on planting.
  • Dig a hole at least 6" wider and the same depth as the root mass. The crown or graft of the plant should be slightly higher than ground level where it was grown at the nursery.
  • Trim off the broken roots and branches.
  • Place fertilizer packets in hole (if purchased). Do not place other fertilizers in the planting hole. *Use Our Recommended Fertilizer.
  • Spread the roots and fill halfway with soil, then water until soil settles completely saturating the soil and planting pit.
  • Re-adjust plant and fill the hole with the rest of the soil.
  • Back fill the balance of the soil and water well.
Pruning - After Planting
  • Bare Root - Prune ALL bare root plants to reduce transplant shock and ensure success. Pruning should occur either before or as soon after planting as possible. All pruning should be done with a sharp pruning shears.
Pruning - Through-out the Season
  • Prune late winter to early spring - Encourage bright red stems, annually prune a third of oldest stems to six inches, leaving strong young whips. Pruning will greatly improve this plant's overall shape and form through-out the years.
  • Winter pruning to remove old stems and a light summer trim will keep it looking fresh.
Watering - After Planting
  • Plants typically take approximately 6 weeks to establish new roots in your soil. During this period, water plants as often as every 2-4 days at the start and at least a minimum of once per week.
  • Beyond the 6 week establishment period, water once per week, unless rains occur.
  • Stick your finger into the soil around 3” to check soil moisture.
Watering - Through-out the Season
  • After the first season, plants should only be watered during extended periods without rain.
  • How do you know if your plants need water? The easiest way to tell is to touch the soil around the roots. If it is moist, there is no need to water. If it is dry, give it a good soaking with the hose end (no nozzle) watering the soil only, not the leaves.
  • Stick your finger into the soil around 3” to check soil moisture.

Planting & Handling Help

Download our Planting and Handling Guide below to plan for a successful arrival and install of your plants. Be sure to water all plants as soon as they arrive and every day until you’re ready to plant. Keep any bare root bundles in a shady, cool spot with the roots covered at all times.

Learn More

Watch our videos on handling bare root plants, how your order is prepared for shipment and more.

Plant Sizing

What is the difference between Containers, Grow Bags, Bare Root, and Balled & Burlap (B&B)?

Shipping Times

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Shipping Dates by Region*

 

Northern Cold Region: April 22nd - November 7th

Northern Region: April 15th - November 7th

Middle Region: April 1st - November 7th

Southern Region: March 15th - November 7th

Local Delivery (small radius from Waterloo, WI): April 22nd - November 7th

 

Shipping Dates by Season*

 

Spring Shipping: Region Start Date (above) - May

Fall Shipping: September - November

 

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