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Red-Osier Dogwood Cornus Cericea
Dogwood Cornaceae family
Leaves are elliptical, 2 - 5" long, whitened underneath, with 3 - 5 pairs of veins that follow the shape of the leaf.
Flowers are in flat-top clusters, white, 4 petals per flower.
Fruit is a white berry, appearing in July.
Twigs are bright red, with a white pith. These are distinguishing features.
Form/Habitat: Red-osier dogwood likes wet areas, and grows as a shrub to 10'.
Winter identification: The red twigs with the white pith will identify this species.
NWI Status: FACW+
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