Red Twig Dogwood Bonsai

The shrub produces creamy white flowers in spring and berries that ripen from green to white by the end of summer.
Red twig dogwood bonsai. These trees produce large four petaled flowers in late spring producing an extremely flashy tree. The shrubs actually can provide year round interest. The stems which are green in spring and summer turn bright red when the foliage drops off in autumn. Outstanding for nooks and crannies in the architecture or on islands in the lawn.
These dogwood plants are fast growing multi stemmed shrubs which can grow to 15 feet. First remove any dead or damaged stems. Namely the bush s red twigs which are brightest from late winter to early spring. Stolonifera bear small white flowers but unlike their treelike cousin flowering dogwood they are primarily prized for their colorful red stems.
Despite bearing spring blossoms variegated leaves during summer and berries from summer to fall clearly this plant s common name explains the main reason that people grow it. A beautiful woodland surprise in wild gardens where it s allowed to grow naturally. They are considered unique because they tend to show their bright bark during the winter while other plants may be at rest. Red twig dogwoods are native to most of the northern united states and canada.
They produce clusters of tiny white flowers in the spring bright white or blue berries appear in late summer that remain until winter to provide a treat for the birds. Red twig dogwood spring care duration. The red twig dogwood is the one of the most popular of the dogwood species. Cornus sanguinea dogwood as bonsai may 2019 duration.
The trunk of this tree has exfoliating bark which gives it an old look very early. Growing a red twig dogwood is a great way to add spectacular color to the winter garden. The branch color of this particular tree varies from maroon to a light green as well as to a yellowish green. Dogwood trees are native to eastern asia and make for gorgeous bonsai trees.
Though unorthodox this plant would make a perfect addition to japanese gardens with regular pruning in the bonsai style. Red twig dogwood cornus alba sibirica and red osier dogwood c. This video is about giving my red twigged dogwood a little prune. Prune them in late winter or early spring while they are still dormant.
Red twig dogwood will brighten your winter landscaping with its bright red branches.