If you want big winter color in a small space, Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi' (Kelsey Redosier Dogwood 'Kelseyi') is a great fit. This compact red-twig dogwood stays neatly mounded and develops showy red to burgundy young stems that glow after leaf drop. In late spring into early summer, it produces clusters of small white flowers, followed by pale berries that birds readily use.

Plant it where you can enjoy its seasonal changes. The foliage is green through summer and often shifts to red-purple tones in fall before dropping to reveal the winter stems. Mature size is typically about 24-36 inches tall, with a similar spread around 24-36 inches, making it easy to tuck into mixed borders, naturalized edges, or shoreline and rain-garden plantings where you need a smaller shrub.

You will get the best stem color with good light, so aim for full sun to part shade. This dogwood is adaptable and handles average to wet soils, periodic flooding, and even sites that are less-than-ideal, including heavier clays. Once established, it can handle short dry spells, but it looks best with consistent moisture, especially in summer heat.

Simple annual renewal pruning keeps it looking fresh. Each late winter or early spring, remove a portion of the oldest stems at the base to encourage vigorous new growth and the brightest red stems for next winter. It is hardy in USDA Zones 2-7 and is easy to use as a compact accent or a small mass for color and wildlife value.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 2-7 (-50 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Fast
• Mature height: 24-36"
• Spread: 24-36"
• Tolerant of: Drought, Wet Conditions, Poor Soil
• Attracts: Birds
• Good for borders & edging: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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