Colorful flowering shrubs for sale
Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea) is one of our most dependable flowering shrubs for sale for four-season landscape interest. Known for its vivid red stems, white spring blooms, and strong adaptability, it stands out among native shrubs for sale for home landscapes, restoration work, and wildlife plantings. The product image shows the shrub in winter dormancy, when its brilliant scarlet stems create the strongest visual impact against snow and muted garden backgrounds. We grow this shrub for customers who want reliable structure, habitat value, and bold cold-season color without a lot of fuss.
Key Features
- ✓ Bright red stems bring standout winter color to the landscape
- ✓ White flower clusters in spring support pollinators and beneficial insects
- ✓ Native, cold-hardy shrub suited to USDA zones 2–7
- ✓ Performs well in moist soil, wet areas, clay, and erosion-prone sites
- ✓ Bushy growth provides berries and shelter for birds and small wildlife
Details
| Botanical name | Cornus sericea |
| Common name | Red Osier Dogwood |
| Plant type | Native flowering shrub |
| Plant material | Live bare-root shrub |
| Mature size | 6–9 feet tall and 6–9 feet wide |
| USDA hardiness zones | 2–7 |
| Sun exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
| Preferred soil | Moist, fertile soil; tolerates wet soil and clay |
| Water needs | Moderate to moist; performs especially well in wet areas |
| Growth habit | Bushy, dense shrub |
| Flower color | White |
| Stem color | Bright red, strongest in winter |
| Seasonal interest | Spring flowers, summer foliage, fall berries, winter stem color |
| Landscape uses | Rain gardens, streambanks, low spots, erosion control, habitat plantings, home landscapes |
| Wildlife value | Supports pollinators, songbirds, and small wildlife |
| Establishment note | Bare-root shrubs with strong, healthy root systems |
Care Instructions
Plant during dormancy, from late fall through early spring. Dig a wide planting hole, loosen the surrounding soil, set the bare-root shrub at the nursery depth, then backfill and water deeply. Add mulch to help retain moisture, especially in the first season. For the brightest stem color, prune lightly in early spring; this shrub is a strong choice for wet areas, though once established it can show good drought tolerance in tougher conditions. One honest note: it spreads into a full, dense shrub over time, so it is best where you can give it room to develop naturally.
Why Red Osier Dogwood Is a Landscape Essential
This is one of the most useful shrubs we grow for northern and Midwestern landscapes. Its red stems brighten winter gardens when most plants have faded from view, while spring flowers and fall berries add real habitat value. If you want a shrub that earns its space in every season, this one does it well.
TN Nursery’s Red Osier Dogwood: Grown for Performance
We ship fresh, bare-root Red Osier Dogwood shrubs selected for strong root development and dependable establishment. Bare-root plants often adapt quickly and put energy into new growth once planted. As the grower, not the manufacturer, we focus on healthy native stock that is ready to perform in real landscapes.
Ecological Benefits
Red Osier Dogwood is especially valuable in ecological and restoration plantings. Its root system helps stabilize soil along waterways and in erosion-prone spots, while the flowers offer nectar for pollinators. Later in the season, berries help feed birds, and the branching structure creates useful cover for wildlife. It is a practical choice when beauty and habitat matter equally.
Why Buy Red Osier Dogwood from TN Nursery?
Since 1959, we have grown native plants for customers who want dependable performance and expert guidance. With more than 65 years of nursery experience, we understand how to supply hardy shrubs that fit working landscapes, home gardens, and habitat projects. Our Red Osier Dogwood is a trusted option for customers who want strong seasonal color, native value, and a shrub that can handle challenging conditions.
Choose Red Osier Dogwood when you want a proven native shrub with winter color, wildlife benefits, and broad landscape versatility. It is a smart long-term planting for property owners who value beauty and function.
Frequently Asked Questions
▾How large does Red Osier Dogwood grow in the landscape?
Red Osier Dogwood typically matures at about 6–9 feet tall and 6–9 feet wide, forming a dense, bushy shrub.
▾Is Red Osier Dogwood one of the best flowering shrubs for wet areas?
Yes. This native shrub performs very well in moist soil, wet areas, streambanks, rain gardens, and other challenging sites where drainage stays consistent.
▾When is Red Osier Dogwood most colorful?
Its stems are brightest in winter, which is why it stands out among flowering shrubs for sale for year-round interest. It also offers white spring blooms, green summer foliage, and berries in fall.
Exposure
Red Osier Dogwood flourishes in full sun to part shade. It favors at least 4 hours of total daylight daily but can handle some shade, especially in hot climates. Full sun enhances its vibrant red stems and overall health.
Height at Maturity
Under 10 Feet
Usage
Birding
Shipped As
Bare-root
Ships
UPS
Planting Zones
2-8
