Red Osier Dogwood – Cornus sericea

During the early summer, this plant produces white flowers, which are followed by white berries that persist throughout autumn. The berries serve as an important source of food for songbirds. The plant’s leaves are equally captivating, transitioning from orange or red to purple in the fall. When the leaves fall, the red stems remain appealing year-round. This plant is a valuable addition to any pollinator garden, serving as a larval host for butterflies and providing sustenance for bees and birds. It can be used as a specimen plant, massed in a shrub border, or placed in front of an evergreen…