Red Osier Dogwood

Also known as Redtwig Dogwood, Redstem Dogwood, Creek Dogwood, American Dogwood

Red osier dogwood brightens wetland margins and stream banks across North America with its vivid crimson stems that intensify in color during winter. Dense clusters of small white flowers bloom in late spring, producing pale white-to-blue drupes that sustain migratory birds into late autumn. Its spreading, thicket-forming habit makes it a premier species for stabilizing soil along eroding riverbanks.