SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cornus hesseyii 'Garden Glow'

COMMON NAME: Garden Glow™ Dogwood

GARDEN SIZE: 4 to 5 feet tall by 4 to 5 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 4 to 8

Full sun to part shade

WATER & SOIL: Prefers moist, well-drained soils, but adapts to moderately dry sites once established. Needs regular watering during the first 1–2 years, and benefits from occasional deep watering during prolonged dry periods. Best growth in organically rich, slightly acidic soil, though it may tolerate other soil types.

HABIT (FORM): Multi-stemmed, informal mound with red stems year-round

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; chartreuse-yellow summer foliage, turning rosy red to burgundy in fall

FLOWERS: Small white blooms in flat-topped clusters (spring), followed by white drupes

PLANT ORIGIN: Hybrid

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a food source for local insects and wildlife.

FERTILIZING: Generally not required. If desired, apply a layer of organic compost in early spring to support growth and soil health.

PRUNING: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and encourage vibrant new growth. Remove 1/3 of oldest stems at the base every 2–3 years, or coppice to 6–12" for bold winter color. Also remove any dead or damaged wood.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Dogwoods are generally considered non-toxic, but inedible.

USES: Hedges, foundation plantings, low screens