Cornus sericea ssp. occidentalis 'Tomales Bay'

western redtwig dogwood

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Plant Types

Size

  • Average Height: 6 - 10 ft
  • Average Width: 6 - 10 ft

Exposures

Water Requirements

Bloom Times

Flower Colors

Site Conditions

This selection of the native creek dogwood is from Tomales Bay, Marin County, where it forms broad clumps 6 ft. or more tall and wide. The beautiful red stems stand out in the winter landscape. Flat topped flower clusters are creamy white followed by small white fruits. Good fall color. Plant in full sun to light shade and give regular irrigation. Western tanager and warblers eat the flowers. Grosbeak, Northern oriole, flickers, spotted towhee, Western bluebird, robins, mockingbirds, bandtailed pigeon, waxwing and quail eat the fruits.

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