Beautiful red stems and a compact habit and is at its best in the winter sunlight. This dwarf variety reaches just 3-5′ feet rather than the 8-10′ of conventional red-twig dogwood. Its smaller size makes this variety great for smaller landscapes. Trim to the ground every few years to keep the stems young and more colorful. Deer resistant. Botanical Name- Cornus sericea ‘Farrow’ Pronunciation- KOR-nus ser-ISS-ee-uh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 4 ft Mature Height- 4 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Tolerant of most soils, including very wet ones Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Late spring Companion Plants- Purple Coneflower ‘Magnus’ – red twig accent vs purple daisies Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds (cardinals, bluebirds) Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C11 Yearly Care Instructions- Cut back some stems to the ground in late winter to promote bright new growth. Thrives in moist soil. Fertilize in spring if needed. Trimming Instructions- Cut back older stems in late winter to encourage bright new shoots. Maintain a mix of young and older stems. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate to high feeding need for younger plants. Amend clay soil with compost for better root development. Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone Possible Issues- Dogwood anthracnose, powdery mildew
