yellowtwig dogwood
Cornus sericea 'Budd's Yellow'
Overview
Yellowtwig dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Budd's Yellow') is an amazing ornamental shrub native to northern latitudes. Its green stems turn bright yellow in winter, providing year-round interest and beauty. It also produces white flowers and red berries in summer. This easy-to-grow shrub is very adaptable and does well in many kinds of soil, and prefers full sun or partial shade. Its stunning bright yellow color in winter is the perfect contrast to a snowy winter landscape, and makes it a very popular choice for winter gardens. Not only is it beautiful, it’s also hardy, resisting diseases and pests, making it a very low-maintenance landscape addition. With its multiple seasons of interest, Yellowtwig dogwood is an amazing choice for any garden.
Care Guide
Watering
Yellowtwig dogwood should be watered deeply once a week in spring and summer and every other week in fall and winter. The amount of water to give the plant depends on the soil type and how much rainfall the plant is receiving. Generally, the soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Disappearing soil moisture is a sign that the plant needs more water and it should be watered thoroughly until moisture is visible at the top of the soil. Be sure to water the soil around the plant, not just the leaves.
Light
Yellowtwig Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Budd's Yellow') needs a good amount of sunlight to thrive. Generally, it prefers full sun (about 6-8 hours a day) in warm climates and part sun (3-4 hours of sun a day) in cooler climates. The optimal times to give this plant full sun is between 10 am and 4 pm each day. In warmer climates, this plant should receive protection from hot afternoon sun by planting in a location that receives some shade in the afternoon.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 3-7.
Pruning
Yellowtwig dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Budd's Yellow') should be pruned in early spring before any new growth appears. Prune back by 1-third of the plant's height and width by removing any dead or damaged branches. For best results, shape the shrub by removing any crossing branches and prune out any dead flower clusters from the previous season. If desired, selective pruning can be done throughout the growing season, but over-pruning should be avoided to keep the shrub looking its best.
Propagation
Cutting, Layering Propagation, Grafting Propagation, Division
Uses & Symbolism
Attracts: Birds, Butterflies.
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