Native Plant Trust

Swida sericea 'Flaviramea'

yellow twig dogwood

One of the best shrubs for winter interest, yellow twig dogwood produces yellow twigs and stems. Cutting plants back each spring will ensure vibrant color on the new growth. 


Height: 3-8 ft
Spread: 4-7 ft
Hardiness Zone: 2-7


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Cultivar
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Wet
• Average
Ecoregion
• Not Ecotypic in New England
Ornamental Interest
• Winter Interest and/or Evergreen
• Summer Fruit
• Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Songbirds
• Attracts Bees
• Host Plant
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
• Urban Environment
• Compaction Tolerant
• Salt Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Erosion Control/Soil Stabilization
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Hedge/screening
• Massing
• Specimen
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Red to Purple Fall Foliage
• White Fruit
Growth Habit
• Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


Cole Campbell (c) Cole Campbell
Cole Campbell (c) Cole Campbell
Cole Campbell (c) Cole Campbell
Cole Campbell (c) Cole Campbell