Douglas County Conservation District                                                                         ~Helping People Help the Land~                                                                                                            

by promoting projects through education to further the long- term sustainable   use of natural resources balancing the needs of agriculture and urban growth

                

                                                                            PO Box 688, 7519 E. Hwy 86, Franktown, CO 80116

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Red-Osier Dogwood
Cornus stolonifera           

Growth form  
Crown density  
Size 3' to 8' high
Drought
resistance		 fair, after established
Cold hardiness excellent
Growth rate  
Life span  
Elevation
range		 to 9,000 feet
Soil
conditions		 prefers moist sites; tolerates flooding; not suited for dense clays
Possible insect
problems		  
Possible disease 
problems		  
Wildlife value excellent: persistent fruit provides valuable winter food source; dense thickets provide cover
Seasonal color red stems provide winter color; small snowy-white flowers that develop into white berries; leaves turn red in fall
Miscellany natives of meadows, riparian zones and forest openings; recommended for restoration of moist sites like streambanks