Cornus sanguinea Flaviramea

Yellowtwig Common Dogwood

Botanical name: Cornus sanguinea ‘Flaviramea’

Overview
A colorful deciduous shrub dogwood prized for its striking yellow winter stems that provide vivid contrast in dormant landscapes. Small creamy-white flower clusters appear in late spring, followed by dark berries that contrast nicely with the foliage. Summer leaves are medium green, turning yellow to orange in fall. ‘Flaviramea’ is valued for its strong winter interest and adaptability.

Size



Width: 6–10 ft



Height: 6–10 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 4a–7b



Light



Full sun to partial shade



Best stem color develops in full sun



Soil



Well-drained soils; adaptable to clay, loam, or sandy soils



Tolerates slightly alkaline to slightly acidic pH



Avoid extremely dry sites



Attracts



Pollinators (flowers)



Birds (berries)



Suitable Conditions



Performs well in cold to moderate climates



Tolerates urban conditions and periodic wet soils



Allow space for spreading, multi-stem growth



Notes



Shape: Upright, multi-stemmed shrub with spreading habit



Winter stem color brightest on young growth; prune older stems periodically



Excellent for mass plantings, hedges, and winter-interest borders



Useful for erosion control and naturalized plantings



Responds well to rejuvenation pruning

Plant type

Flowering Shrub

Height

6-10'

Width

6-10'

Hardiness zones

4–7

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Late Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Red

Soil

Acidic, Clay, Moist well-drained, Sandy

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Hedge, Mass Planting

Shape

Clump, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No