Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi'
Common Name(s):
Kelsey dogwood
Kelsey redosier dogwood
Synonym:
Cornus stolonifera
Redosier dogwood
Flower:
White
Blooms :
May
to:
Jun
1/4" across, flowers have 4 petals, 4 stamens, 1 pistil
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
YES
Family:
Cornaceae
Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')
Foliage:
Green
Leaves opposite, ovate, crenate margins, curved veins
Fall Color?
YES
Leaves turn red/reddish orange
Deciduous
Photo by:
Heading 6
Twigs and stems are red
Oregon Native?
YES
West State Native?
YES
Origins:
North America Native
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
3
Water Needs:
M
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
6-9'
Spread:
7-10'
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Moist to wet areas along stream banks , wetland margins
Soil:
Rich fertile soils
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Medium
Fertilizer:
Single application of a balanced slow-release fertilizer (10-10-10) in early spring
Mulch:
2-4" layer of shredded hardwood bark, pine bark/straw, compost, or leaf mold
Prune late winter or early spring 1/3 of oldest, dullest, stems at base every 1-3 years, or cut all stems back to 6-12" above ground every 2-3 years, requires deep watering during dry periods, apply layer of compost in early spring, prefers well-drained soil, remove suckers in spring or fall
Long Term:
Winter:
Prune 1/3 of oldest, dullest, stems to ground in late winter, apply mulch if not done in fall, remove dead, diseaased or crossing branches
Spring:
Prune early spring by cutting back entire plant to 8-10" every 2-3 years, or remove 1/3 of oldest or dead branches to ground, give light fertilizer, ensure soil consistently moist, maintain mulch, inspect for disease
Summer:
Keep consistently moist, full sun, fast draining gritty, rocky, or sandy soil,
Fall:
Saturate soil every other weeek in Oct and Nov., good time to plant or transplant, no pruning, remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches, remove suckers
General Care Comments:
Prefers full sun, moist organically rich soil, annual pruning in early spring by cutting back 20-25% of oldest stems to ground, remove suckers, watch for disease
Common Problems
Suckering might be a problem
Diseases:
Leaf spot, canker, powdery mildew, root rot
Insects:
Leaf miners, bagworms, scale, borers, aphids, dogwood sawfly
Environmental Problems:
Excessove heat, high humidity, drought stress, poor drainage
Pests:
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