Description

An interesting naturally dwarf dogwood with a compact habit of growth; white flowers in spring are followed by black berries in summer, foliage maintains a purplish cast throughout the season; a little known but worthy garden shrub

Landscape Attributes

Dwarf Redtip Dogwood is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

Dwarf Redtip Dogwood is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Dwarf Redtip Dogwood will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.

This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is not originally from North America.