Cornus alba Siberica

Coral Red Redtwig Dogwood

Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’ — commonly known as Siberian Red-Twig Dogwood — is one of the most intense and reliable red-stemmed dogwoods available. It’s prized for its brilliant scarlet winter stems, tough constitution, and strong performance in cold climates and challenging sites.


🌿 Plant Profile
Type: Deciduous shrub

Mature Size:



Height: ≈ 8–10 ft



Width: ≈ 8–10 ft



Foliage:



Medium to dark green leaves through summer



Dense canopy provides a strong backdrop for mixed plantings



Winter Stems:



Extremely vivid bright red to scarlet stems



Color is most intense on young growth and in full sun



Blooms:



Small, creamy-white flowers in late spring (ornamental value is secondary)



Fall Color:



Leaves often turn reddish-purple before dropping



USDA Zones: 3a–7b
Light: Full sun to partial shade (best stem color in full sun)
Soil: Moist, well-drained soils; very tolerant of clay and wet sites
Water: Moderate; thrives with consistent moisture


🌸 Features & Landscape Uses


Form: Upright, spreading, multi-stemmed shrub



Premier choice for winter-interest landscapes



Excellent for mass plantings, screens, hedges, rain gardens, and naturalized areas



Striking contrast against snow, evergreens, and light-colored hardscape



Often paired with yellow-twig or variegated dogwoods for winter color combinations




🍃 Care Tips


Pruning: Remove ¼–⅓ of the oldest stems at ground level each late winter to maintain the brightest red color



Water: Keep evenly moist, especially in the first few years



Maintenance: Extremely cold hardy and very forgiving

Plant type

Flowering Shrub

Height

8-10'

Width

8-10'

Hardiness zones

3–7

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Red, Yellow

Attracts

Bees, Birds

Soil

Clay, Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Foundation Plant, Mass Planting

Shape

Spreading, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No