Water the Red Twig thoroughly once or twice weekly - if you're not sure when to water, simply check the surrounding soil about 2 or 3 inches down. Keep the mulch five or six inches away from the trunk itself to help the tree retain water. Watering: Create a mulch barrier around the tree's trunk at planting. Water the planting site to settle the soil then mulch to retain soil moisture.Ģ. Place the shrub in the planting hole and backfill with your blend of native and gardening soil and gently tap down to secure the plant. Remove the plant from the container by gently tapping on the ground and easing the plant out of the container.
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Planting: In terms of sunlight requirements, Red Twigs will tolerate partial shade, but their signature red bark will be brightest if they are planted in full sun (6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily) and well-drained soil. If you live in zone 8, plant choose a location that is more protected from the sun with good airflowĭig your planting hole twice the width of the root ball and just as deeply enough so that it's level with the surrounding area. Order your Red Twig Dogwood Shrub today!ġ. Soon, you won't know how you lived without this delightfully different shrub as a part of your outdoor scenery. so you get the best head start possible since your Red Twig is planted in nutrient-rich soil. And unlike other large retailers or garden centers, we never ship bare-root. When you order from Fast Growing Trees, you get a Red Twig Dogwood that arrives at your door with a well-developed root system, ready to take off almost immediately. No matter where you grow it, your Red Twig Dogwood Shrub is ready to explode with rich color. You can even bring the flaming red stems inside for floral arrangements or as decoration at those festive holiday dinners.or plant one outside a window to enjoy its carefree, spectacular form year-round. It's not fussy about soil and withstands the coldest conditions, anywhere in the country. It's a hardy, drought-tolerant shrub that also does well in soggy areas. Thriving in full sun or shade (but getting the most vibrant color with more sun), the Red Twig is a hardy, thriving selection that's second to none. It makes an attractive large shrub all by itself but is definitely most dramatic when several are planted together. Use the Red Twig Dogwood as a privacy screen or even as a foundation hedge. Come winter, the leaves drop, exposing the Red Twig's amazing bright red bark, living up to its name. And finally, fall starts warming up with red fall foliage. Summer brings a well-shaped shrub with beautiful green leaves. In spring, you get attractive white flowers. It's a shrub that sparks conversation.with fantastic winter color, weather adaptability, and drought tolerance, the Red Twig Dogwood is truly one-of-a-kind. It does best in full sun conditions.Set Your Winter Landscape Ablaze in Fire-Red Color With its ability to spread to form thickets Red Twig Dogwood is very effective in keeping soils intact on steeper slopes. It is often used in wetland restoration sites for this reason. Red stem dogwood is very adaptable to many soils, including those that are wet. In the late summer the flowers morph to dull white berries. During the summer the leaves have a dark green color, but in the fall they take on a dull or rich purple-red color which is very pleasing in the woodland garden.ĭuring the late spring white flower clusters begin to show. The leaf shape is described as ovate with rounded bases and acuminate tips. This species bears deciduous simple leaves, arranged in an opposite arrangement. It has a rounded and spreading habit, but stays loose and open in appearance. This Northwest native deciduous shrub grows to a height of 6’-10’ with an equal to greater spread. The alternative name for this shrub is Redosier Dogwood. Description Red Twig Dogwood is best known for its bright red winter stems which add color when it is needed most.
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