Kelsey Dogwood – Cornus kelseyi

Compact Shrub with Bright Red Winter Stems

Add four seasons of beauty to your landscape with Kelsey Dogwood (Cornus kelseyi). This compact shrub has a naturally rounded shape and offers attractive features throughout the year, from fresh green summer foliage to colorful fall leaves and vivid red stems in winter.

Its smaller growth habit makes it a lovely choice for planting at the base of larger shrubs, adding seasonal interest to garden beds, or helping control erosion on deep slopes.

Four Seasons of Garden Interest

• Spring: Beautiful white flowers brighten the shrub.

• Summer: Green foliage provides a fresh, leafy appearance.

• Fall: Leaves develop beautiful seasonal color.

• Winter: Bright red stems bring color and contrast to the winter landscape.

Growing Information

• Botanical name: Cornus kelseyi

• Common name: Kelsey Dogwood

• Plant type: Compact deciduous shrub

• Growth habit: Naturally rounded

• Flowers: White spring flowers

• Winter interest: Bright red stems

• Light: Partial sun to full sun

• Soil: Consistently moist soil preferred

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8

Landscape Uses

Kelsey Dogwood is a versatile shrub for several garden settings:

• Plant at the base of larger shrubs for added texture and seasonal color.

• Use in mixed shrub borders and landscape beds.

• Add winter interest with its bright red stems.

• Consider for deep slopes where shrubs can help with erosion control.

Shipping and Plant Information

• Plants are inspected for quality before shipment.

• Pots may be removed prior to shipping.

• Free shipping to most locations.

• Additional freight charges may apply for Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. territories, and locations considered remote.

Plants may look different depending on the season. Contact us upon arrival if you have concerns about your plant's condition.

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