Dogwood Redosier

Cornus sericea

An open, spreading, multi-stemmed, medium to large shrub with horizontal branches at the base. Freely stoloniferous as it spreads by natural layering of lower, relatively prostrate stems. Dark, blood-red bark provides winter color.

General Description

Leaves and Buds

Bud Arrangement: Opposite

Bud Color: Deep red-brown to purplish-black in color, valvate

Bud Size:  1/8 inch

Leaf Type and Shape: Simple, ovate to oblong-lanceolate

Leaf Margins: Entire margins

Leaf Surface: Nearly smooth with arcuate…