Kelsey’s Dwarf Red Twig Dogwood

Kelsey’s Red Twig Dogwood is a low-growing deciduous shrub notable for its bright red winter twigs. This selection of a native bush grows only a little over 2 feet tall and wide, with dense, twiggy growth and glossy summer leaves. Fall color is bright orange, red and purple, and the winter twigs are bright red, looking attractive against snow, or beside water. Grow it as a foreground plant in beds, along paths and driveways, or in natural woodland gardens.

• Cold-resistant plant with bright red winter twigs
• Attractive glossy leaves on a dense shrub just 2 feet tall
• Excellent fall colors of red, orange and purple
• Ideal for native and woodland gardens
• Grows well in damp or wet soils

Full sun will bring out the best twig color, but this plant also grows well in partial shade. It thrives in all but dry soils, and it is particularly useful for wet ground, by streams, rivers and ponds, or in low-lying areas, where it grows well. It is very cold resistant, and easy to grow, with no problems. Deer normally leave it alone.