What is the Coral Red Dogwood?
The Coral Red Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Cardinal') is a beautiful deciduous shrub known for its deep red bark, making it a stunning addition to any landscape. This shrub is famous for gardeners who want to add color and interest to their garden during winter. In this description, I will provide some essential information about the shrub, including its appearance, growth requirements, and care.
Appearance
It is a multi-stemmed shrub typically growing between 6 and 9 feet tall and wide. It has a rounded shape and a dense, compact habit, making it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, hedges, or mass plantings. The most distinctive feature of this shrub is its bright red bark, which intensifies in color during the winter months. The leaves of the shrub are oval-shaped, dark green, and turn a purplish-red color in the Fall (End of October).
Growth Requirements
It is a hardy shrub well-suited for various growing conditions. It prefers moist soil and some shade but can tolerate full sun in cooler climates. This shrub is also tolerant of multiple soil types, including clay and sand, and can grow in acidic and alkaline soil. Theshrub is hardy in USDA zones 2-7.
Care
It is a low-maintenance shrub that requires minimal care once established. It should be watered regularly during its first growing season to help it establish a robust root system. After that, it should only need supplemental watering during dry spells. This shrub does not require pruning, but if desired, it can be pruned in late winter or early Spring 2024 to propagate new growth and maintain its shape.
In summary, theshrubis a beautiful, hardy shrub that will add interest and color to any landscape. Its striking red bark, dense habit, and low-maintenance requirements make it a popular choice for gardeners who want to enhance their garden's beauty and curb appeal. It impresses whether used as a foundation planting, hedge, or mass planting.
It is native to North America and can primarily be found in the northern and western parts of the United States. Its growth extends to the west of parts of Mexico and can be seen as far east as Kentucky and Virginia, but these areas are far from their natural habitat. It is a perennial shrub with many landscaping uses.