Red Twig Dogwood Cuttings, Cornus sericea, Red Osier Dogwood Unrooted 6-Inch Cuttings, Native Shrub for Rain Gardens,

Red Twig Dogwood – 6-Inch Unrooted Cuttings

Cornus sericea | Red Osier Dogwood | Creek Dogwood

Grow a beautiful native shrub known for its brilliant red winter stems with Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus sericea). Also called Red Osier Dogwood or Creek Dogwood, this fast-growing, multi-stemmed shrub brings year-round landscape interest, spring flowers, and wildlife value.

This listing is for 6-inch unrooted cuttings. These are propagation material, not rooted plants or established shrubs.

What You Will Receive

• Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus sericea) cuttings

• 6-inch unrooted cuttings

• Available now

Plant Highlights

• Common names: Red Twig Dogwood, Red Osier Dogwood, Creek Dogwood

• Botanical name: Cornus sericea

• Plant type: Deciduous, multi-stemmed native shrub

• Mature height: Approximately 3–10 feet

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–7

• Flowers: White spring flowers

• Fruit: White berries

• Winter interest: Vibrant red stems

• Growth habit: Fast-growing; spreads by roots to form thickets

Growing Conditions

Red Twig Dogwood is especially well suited to moist landscapes and challenging garden areas.

• Light: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Moist soils, including clay

• Water: Tolerates wet conditions and flooding

• Climate: Cold-hardy and adaptable across much of North America

• Fertilizer: Generally does not require fertilizer, according to the seller

Landscape and Wildlife Benefits

Use Red Twig Dogwood in:

• Rain gardens and wetland gardens

• Streambank stabilization

• Erosion control

• Native plant landscapes

• Naturalized borders and wildlife gardens

Its white spring flowers provide pollen and nectar for pollinators, while its fruits are favored by birds and mammals. The colorful red stems provide especially attractive winter interest after the leaves fall.

The berries are described as bitter but edible by some traditional uses. They have historically been combined with sweeter fruits, such as Saskatoon serviceberries. Do not assume they are a sweet eating berry.

Pruning for Bright Red Stems

For the best winter stem color, prune in spring. Newer growth generally provides the strongest stem color, so periodic pruning helps maintain an attractive display.

Allow room for the shrub's spreading roots and thicket-forming growth habit.

Important: Unrooted Cutting Information

These are unrooted 6-inch cuttings. They do not arrive with an established root system or as potted plants. Successful rooting depends on propagation technique, moisture, temperature, and growing conditions. Rooting and subsequent growth are not guaranteed.

Shipping Information

• Cuttings are inspected for quality before shipment.

• Orders may be held if temperatures are above 89°F or below 20°F.

• Please enter your preferred shipping date in the Special Instructions to Seller box at checkout.

• Scenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon nursery.

• Ships to all U.S. states.

If your order arrives with shipping damage, please contact us promptly and include photos of the package and cuttings so we can help.

Start your own native Red Twig Dogwood with these 6-inch propagation cuttings and enjoy its distinctive red winter stems in your landscape!