red osier - Cornus sericea

Common Name: red osier dogwood

Scientific Name: 
Family: Cornaceae
Genus: Cornus
Species: sericea

Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Height: 4 to 8 ft
Width: 4 to 8 ft

Description:
​​​Often used in Minnesota's landscapes, these shrubs have distinct red twigs that show up against our winter snow. Rabbits have been found to browse these in the winter.