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Cornus sericea ‘Silver and Gold’
Silver and Gold Red Osier Dogwood
Red osier dogwood is native to North America. It produces its own antifreeze, surviving temperatures down to –32°F. Red osier means “red-twigged,” but the ‘Silver and Gold’ cultivar has variegated leaves and yellow stems instead of red. Identification: This deciduous shrub is 5-7' (1.5-2.1 m) high, and a bit more in width. It is extensively branched. Stems are yellow in winter, instead of dark red fading to gray-green in the natural species. Leaves are 2-5" (5-12 cm) long and 1-2½" (2.5-6.3 cm) wide, ovate to lanceolate, variegated in color, and bright red in the fall. Red osier flowers are small and white, occurring in flat-topped groups. The fruits are white or dull white berries, about ¼" (6.3 mm), on bright red stems. Blooms appear from May to June. Online References:
Cornus sericea ‘Silver and Gold’ at the Missouri Botanical Garden Cornus sericea ‘Silver and Gold’ on pnwplants.wsu.edu Cornus sericea at the Virginia Tech Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation Cornus sericea on theodorepayne.org Cornus sericea on Calflora Cornus sericea on CalPhotos Cornus sericea from the Jepson Manual Cornus sericea ‘Silver and Gold’ description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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4/7/2012 · Ladew Topiary Gardens, Monkton, MD
4/7/2012 · Ladew Topiary Gardens, Monkton, MD Range: Zones 3-8:
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