Red Twig Dogwood Plant
Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus sericea) is a shrub that grows 5-9 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 2-8, prefers moist, well-drained soil, full sun to part shade, medium to high moisture, not edible, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Shrub
Height
1.5-3 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Moist, loamy soil
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Medium to high
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
North America
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Cold
Temperature (°)
-40 to 25°C
Humidity (%)
50-80
Potting media
Peat, compost
Fertilizers
Balanced fertilize
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
2-5 kg
Flowering Time
Late Spring
Soil Ph level
5.5 - 7.5
Water Ph level
5.5 - 7.5
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
20-50 years
Health Benefits
Erosion control, decorative plant
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Anthracnose, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Canker, Rust
Leaf spots, twig dieback, Dark spots on leaves, White, powdery growth on leaves, Branch dieback, sunken lesions, Orange or yellow spots on leaves
Prune and dispose of infected parts, Remove and destroy infected leaves ,Neem oil, sulfur, Prune and dispose of affected branches, Remove and destroy infected leaves
Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Fungicides with copper, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with thiophanate-methyl, Fungicides with mancozeb
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Contains antioxidants that help fight inflammation.
· Used in traditional medicine for treating fevers and colds.
· Bark extracts have antimicrobial properties.