Cornus stolonifera 'Flaviramea'
American Yellowtwig Dogwood
Description
This large, multi-stemmed shrub produces foliage that is turns a bright red before falling off. Its branches and twigs are yellow in color, and the flowers are inconspicuous among the foliage in the summer. It is a very hardy plant.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Blue, White
Fruit Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Mediterranean, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Silhouette
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, With Rocks
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.