Cornus sericea ‘Flaviramea’ (Yellow-Twig Dogwood) is very similar to Cornus alba although the ‘Flaviramea’ has yellow twigs. In fact, they produce gorgeous landscapes when planted together. Cornus sericea has a tendency to spread faster into large clumps.
The flowers are white and produce little berries. Plant against dark evergreens or appreciate this shrub during winter against the white snow.
Synonims: Cornus stolonifera ‘Flaviramea’, Golden-Twig Dogwood.
Plant profile
Common name: Yellow-Twig DogwoodScientific name: Cornus sericea ‘Flaviramea’
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Suckering
Height: 1.5m - 3m
Spread: 1.5m - 3m
Foliage: Deciduous
Foliage color: Green (spring), Green (summer), Yellow (autumn)
Flower color: White
Stem color: Yellow
Season of interest: Autumn, Winter
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Hedging & Screens, Low Maintenance
Propagation
Yellow-Twig Dogwood is usually propagated by hardwood cuttings in autumn and winter.
Looking for other Cornus shrubs? Watch out our listed dogwood plant guides.
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