Red-osier dogwood

Red-osier dogwood

Cornus stolonifera

• Description

  This low spreading shrub is easily identified by its red bark. It has small flat clusters of white flowers, producing white berries and grows best in damp places.

• Habitat

  Fields, Forest Edges, Moist Woodlands, Suburban Forest

• Interesting Fact

  Berries are a preferred food of many birds and mammals. Flowers are an important source of pollen for honey bees.