red-osier dogwood Cornaceae Cornus sericea L.   symbol: COSE16
	Leaf: Opposite, simple, arcuately veined, 2 to 4 inches long, somewhat narrow, entire margin, green above, pale below. Flower: Monoecious; small, dull white in flat top clusters about 2 inches across appearing in late early summer. Fruit: Dull white, 1/4 to 1/3 inch in diameter in rounded clusters. Maturing in late summer to fall. Twig: Bright red, sometimes green splotched with red, white pith, buds narrow and tapering, flower buds more swollen. Bark: Red to green with numerous lenticels; later developing larger cracks and splits and turning light brown. Form: Small to medium sized shrub with numerous stems forming thickets up to 15 feet tall but generally shorter.
	USDAFS Additional Silvics - USDA Plants Database Cornus sericea is native to North America. Range may be expanded by planting. See states reporting red-osier dogwood (opens a new window).