Cornus stolonifera | 1-year seedlings, 12–24"

Red-osier dogwood is a native shrub commonly used in riparian buffers, stream restoration projects, and other conservation plantings on moist sites. Growing 10 to 20 feet tall, it is recognized for its distinctive bright red stems and its ability to stabilize soils and protect water quality. Its fruit provides an important food source for birds and other wildlife, while its dense growth offers valuable cover and nesting habitat.

Maryland native • Pollinator friendly • Wildlife habitat value • Riparian buffers • Wet-site tolerant