Dwarf Red-tipped Dogwood is a slow-growing deciduous shrub that brings year-round visual interest to northern gardens (zones 4-7). What captures attention immediately is its striking foliage: new growth emerges deep crimson red at the branch tips, maintaining that rich color throughout summer before maturing to green, creating a naturally layered contrast without any work on your part. Standing 2 to 4 feet tall and equally wide, this compact mounding shrub produces delicate whitish flower clusters in late spring followed by glossy black fruits that birds adore. It thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate water and minimal maintenance, asking little while delivering ornamental value season after season.
Partial Sun
Moderate
4-7
48in H x 48in W
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The crimson-red new growth is the real showstopper here, it persists through the growing season, giving you constant color contrast between the bright tips and mature green foliage. White flower clusters arrive in May and June, quickly giving way to showy black berries that birds cannot resist. The dwarf stature means it fits seamlessly into small gardens and tight spaces, yet the plant is tough enough to handle deer pressure and rarely encounters serious pest or disease problems, including good resistance to powdery mildew that plagues many ornamentals.
Dwarf Red-tipped Dogwood works beautifully as a low hedge or shrub border, where its compact habit and colorful foliage create defined structure without overwhelming small spaces. The showy berries and flowers make it equally valuable as an ornamental focal point in mixed borders or foundation plantings.
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