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Cornus sericea 'Isanti'

Also Known As

  • Isanti Red Twig Dogwood

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 4'-7'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Cornus sericea 'Isanti' plant details

Cornus sericea 'Isanti' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus sericea 'Isanti'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 7 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: basket weaving, compact, distinctive bark, hedge, red stems, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus sericea 'Isanti'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: erosion and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A gorgeous and more compact (to only 4-5') version of the attractive and much loved red-twig dogwood features a rounded spreading habit, bright-white spring flowers and striking brilliant red winter stems; an outstanding ornamental that is excellent massed, as a specimen or hedge; perfect for rain gardens . S-PSh/M-W **Pre-order now for March delivery**
A dense, compact shrub with slender red branches in the winter. Abundant white flower clusters become white berries in early summer. Green foliage turns dark purple-red in the fall. Growth Rate fast

Gardening facts about Cornus sericea 'Isanti' plant

How to Grow Cornus sericea 'Isanti'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • erosion control
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Zones

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