Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi'

Also Known As

Cornus stolonifera 'Kelseyi'
Kelseyi American Dogwood
Red Osier Dogwood
Red Twig Dogwood
Redosier Dogwood

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 24"-30"
W: 30"

planting zones

2a-9b

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Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi' plant details

Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi' is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by white fruit. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, fall color, hedge, native plant, red stems, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi'

USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, erosion and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Truly a dwarf form, this variety forms a neat, dense, low mound?to 18" of bright-green foliage and red twigs in winter, like the species. S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

A dwarf, broad-rounded shrub with dull, deep red older stems and brighter red younger stems. White flower clusters are accompanied by green foliage that turns reddish-purple in the fall. Growth Rate medium to fast

By: Garden World

Interesting dark red stem color makes it suitable for shrub border. Great for holding banks. Beautiful in the snow. Best in moist or well-watered soil. Low-growing, neat, compact form looks good in front of leggy shrubs. The red stems aren't quite as showy as the species BUT the plant is much more well-behaved and compact -- better if you have a smaller area to work with.