The bright yellow stems on the younger growth of this multi-stemmed shrub provide striking winter color. White flower clusters adorn the green foliage in spring and are followed by white ornamental fruit. Bare stems are an excellent addition to seasonal flower arrangements. Use in shrub borders or mass plantings. Ideal for naturalizing. Deciduous.
Plant Type |
Shrubs |
Hardiness Zone |
2-8 |
Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
Height | 6' - 8' (ft) |
Spread | 6' - 8' (ft), 8' - 10' (ft) |
Spacing |
7' - 9' (ft) |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Fruit & Berries, Great Foliage, Showy |
Tolerance |
Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts |
Birds, Wildlife |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Specimen |
Yellow Twig Dogwood | Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea' || The bright yellow stems on the younger growth of this multi-stemmed shrub provide striking winter color. White flower clusters adorn the green foliage in spring and are followed by white ornamental fruit. Bare stems are an excellent addition to seasonal flower arrangements. Use in shrub borders or mass plantings. Ideal for naturalizing. Deciduous.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Spring, Summer, Fall,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Fruit & Berries, Great Foliage, Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant,
Attracts Birds, Attracts Wildlife, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Specimen