Dogwood, Yellow Twig, Bare Root

Yellow Twig Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea')

Yellow Twig Dogwood is an eye-catching, deciduous shrub known for its bright yellow stems that add vibrant winter color to the landscape. A cultivar of the native Red Twig Dogwood, this shrub is prized for its cold-weather appeal and adaptability to wet soils. In spring and summer, it features lush green foliage and clusters of creamy white flowers that attract pollinators. In fall, its leaves turn shades of red and orange, while its yellow stems stand out against the winter landscape. Yellow Twig Dogwood is an excellent choice for rain gardens, erosion control, and adding color to winter plantings.

Key Characteristics

• Bright Yellow Winter Stems: Yellow Twig Dogwood’s stems take on a striking yellow color in winter, creating a vivid focal point that adds warmth to cold-season landscapes. This makes it ideal for adding year-round interest to gardens and mixed shrub borders.

• Pollinator-Friendly Spring Blooms: In late spring, clusters of small, creamy white flowers bloom, attracting bees and butterflies to the garden. These pollinator-friendly flowers provide an early-season nectar source and add a delicate touch to the shrub’s foliage.

• Adaptable and Thrives in Wet Soils: Known for its tolerance of moist to wet soils, Yellow Twig Dogwood is perfect for planting along streambanks, in rain gardens, and in low-lying areas prone to seasonal flooding. Its ability to stabilize soil makes it a valuable asset for erosion control.

• Stunning Fall Color: The shrub’s green leaves turn a range of colors from red to orange in the fall, creating an additional layer of seasonal beauty. Its colorful foliage pairs beautifully with the bright yellow stems that emerge in winter.

• Low Maintenance and Wildlife Friendly: Yellow Twig Dogwood is a hardy, low-maintenance shrub that provides shelter for birds and small animals. Its dense growth habit makes it useful as a natural privacy screen or informal hedge in wildlife-friendly landscapes.

Product Details

• Native Range: North America (cultivar of native species)
• Plant Life Cycle: Deciduous shrub
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist to wet, well-drained soils; tolerates clay and sandy soils
• Mature Height: 5-9 feet
• Bloom Time: Late spring
• Bloom Color: Creamy white
• Fall Color: Red to orange
• Winter Interest: Bright yellow stems
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8

Yellow Twig Dogwood offers year-round beauty and functionality, making it a wonderful addition to wetland areas, rain gardens, and mixed borders where it can bring color and support native wildlife.