Red-osier dogwood

Red osier dogwood is a twiggy deciduous shrub named for its bright red stems in the winter. It is very moisture tolerant and is often used in streamside restoration projects. In the spring it has clusters of delicate, lacelike white flowers that attract pollinators and ribbed green foliage that makes an excellent contrast against the red bark. In the fall and winter, flowers are replaced with white berries that are prized by birds. A good plant to use as a border or in gardens with poor drainage or to use as a habitat plant for birds.