Red Twig Dogwood

We didn't mention the "realiable fruit production" status with this shrub for a couple of reasons. 1. fruit production is not usually a concern with Red Twig.  2. Red Twig Dogwood does require cross pollination, but it will set some fruit without the additional plant. It will be more fruitful with additional shrubs.  3. Just One additional shrub would be sufficient, but you might get more increase in fruit by adding another Red Twig from a different source. 4. RedTwig Dogwood is fairly common in the landscape. That is one reason why it will set fruit without an additional shrub. Check nearby your location for other Cornus sericea in the vacinity. 

Our potted shrubs are between 1' and 2' high when shipped. The root is well developed and the plants have established branching. This shrub is in a one gallon (or #1) container, which is approximately 7" deep x 6.5" wide at the top.

This shrub can be successfully planted in either spring or fall.  See Tips for Planting in Fall for more informtation about planting perennials (including shrubs) in the fall.  Information on How to Plant Shrubs is also available in our Resource & Guides pages.

Suckers from shrubs such as dogwood are typically be no more than 2-3 feet from the outer edge of the base. The base will also expand with age. Fully mature red twig dogwood, will be around 8 ft high and 6 wide, so if you are planting near a fence, a good distance from the fence would be at least 3 feet from the fence. Hard pruning will increase the suckering, so don't perform hard pruning every year. Allow newly planted shrubs to grow for a few years before pruning. If they are well-sited they probably will not sucker in the first few years, but will simply become established. Another factor which may affect suckering at your location: the suckers are more likely to appear on the side that favors their growth. They may appear mostly on your side of the fence if the fence block some of the sunlight for a good portion of the day. However, if the soil is more wet in your neighbors yard the suckers might be inclined to head toward the moisture.

Red Twig Dogwood has a fast growth rate. It can grow 24" and more a year.

This shrub is not deer resistant.

If you live in an area where deer are present, we recommend protecting any newly installed shrubs by surrounding them with a wire fencing cage, or a plastic netting to protect them from being browsed by deer and/or rabbits. Food sources can be scarce in the winter, and young shrubs are choice when when there are no tender perennials available. If you live in an urban area where there are no deer, you may have rabbits in your yard. Rabbits also browse young, newly planted shrubs when other plants are not available.  

These shrubs are deer resistant: New Jersey Tea, Sweet Fern, Shrubby St. John's Wort, Carolina Rose, Purple Flowering Raspberry.