Red Osier Dogwood.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Deciduous shrub

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

6 to 9 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Cuidados

Plant this shrub in a spot with plenty of moisture and watch for signs of leaf spot or scale insects. Prune out the oldest stems every few years to keep the vibrant red color fresh and bright. It is a very forgiving plant that thrives with minimal fuss.

Riego

Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the first year of establishment.

Abonado

Apply a balanced fertilizer once in early spring before new growth begins.

Poda

Remove one third of the oldest stems each year in late winter to encourage new, colorful growth.

Trasplante

If grown in a container, move to a larger pot every few years as the root system expands.

Suelo

Moist, well-draining soil

pH del suelo

5.5 to 7.5

Seguridad

Mascotas

This plant is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Cómo identificarla

• Bright red winter stems
• Opposite, simple green leaves
• Small white spring flowers
• Clusters of white berries
• Deciduous shrub habit

Ciencia

Familia

Cornaceae

Género

Cornus

Orden

Cornales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.