Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea'
Golden-Twig Dogwood





Forms a thicket of erect, golden stems which glow in winter when bare. Will tolerate very wet growing conditions. A magnificent sight when mass-planted. Cut back to the ground every few years to promote new growth. Red and orange autumn leaves. Small clusters of tiny, cream-white flowers in late-spring.
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Family: Cornaceae, a family of flowering trees, shrubs, and herbs native to northern temperate regions and tropical Asia. Learn more about Cornaceae.
Genus: Cornus, cornus (Latin, noun), meaning 'dogwood', originally referring to Cornus mas. The generic name could also be derived from the Latin noun cornūs (horn, power, strength), in reference to the high strength, density, and hardness of the wood of species in this genus. Commonly known as dogwood, a genus of flowering plants that are native throughout much of temperate and boreal Eurasia and North America, with China, Japan, and the southeastern United States being particularly rich in native species. Learn more about Cornus.
Species: Cornus sericea, sēricea (Latin, adjective), meaning 'silky, silken', in reference to the fine hairs present on the upper leaf surfaces and young stems of this species.
Cultivar: Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea'
Synonyms: Cornus sericea subsp. sericea 'Flaviramea', Cornus stolonifera 'Flaviramea'
Common Name: Golden-Twig Dogwood
Other Common Name(s): Red Osier, Red-Osier Dogwood