Scientific Name: Cornus sericea
Height: 4-5 ft
Spread: 4-5 ft spread by suckering and layering
Bloom Time: May-June
Native Range: Northern North America, Pennsylvania
Ecological Value: Larval host. Berries for birds and small animals late summer, fall and into the early winter. Wildlife browse the leaves, shoots and twigs. It also provides cover.
Human Value: Native Americans used the Red Osier for a variety of medicines. Stems may be used for basket weaving. Ojibwe and Chippawa used the bark for dye.
Red Osier Dogwood Hedge 
Immature Red Osier Dogwood Berries 
Red Osier Dogwood Leaves