Red Osier Dogwood
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ORDERS PLACED NOW ARE FOR SPRING 2026 AND ARE SHIPPED AT THE OPTIMUM TIME TO PLANT IN YOUR REGION FROM DEC-MAY
Shipments to Southern states like MS and FL will start to go out Dec-Feb and we will work our way Northward as the weather warms. We'll finish up in the North in states like MI and WI in Apr-May. A notification will be sent via email prior to shipment with tracking info.
For more exact timing based on your location please see our color coded Shipping Date Map
Trees are covered by our Survival Guarantee as long as you protect them with a tree tube and follow warranty conditions. See full warranty conditions here: Survival Guarantee
Mycorrhizae is a beneficial soil fungus that grows on the roots of your trees and helps them take up water and nutrients more effectively. Similar to inoculating plants like beans and peas prior to planting. If you select this option we will include a packet of mycorrhizae granules with your trees. Just sprinkle in the hole prior to planting and you're good to go. We don't plant anything here at the farm without using it ourselves!
When you buy from us you can rest assured that you're going to end up with a healthy growing tree come spring. We guarantee that all our trees will emerge from dormancy so you don't have to worry about spending your money on something that may or may not bud out come spring. Just follow the recommendations in our planting instructions and your tree is covered.
You must protect your trees with one of our tree tubes for this guarantee to apply.
For all details and conditions, see here: Survival Guarantee
Orders placed now are for Spring 2026 shipment
Orders placed now are for bare root trees. We take orders for our trees in advance and ship them out at the proper time for Spring planting in each region from Dec-May. See our Shipping Date Map to see exactly when orders will ship to your state.
Get your order in now, we sell out early every season!
As habitat managers have become more aware of the importance of woody browse in a deer’s diet, the Red Osier Dogwood has become a popular planting. This brightly colored shrub is widely used to provide both security cover and something for deer to munch on. The twigs of this species are bright red and tender and deer love to browse on them. A popular strategy is planting these shrubs along travel corridors leading from bedding areas to food sources. Deer love having something to snack on as they make their way to main food sources and the cover provided by these shrubs means deer will feel safer and be more likely to move during the day. They also produce white berries in the fall that are a favorite of songbirds, quail, pheasants, and turkeys. Red Osier Dogwoods can reach 5-9ft high and should be planted fairly close together at about 8-12ft between each one to provide cover.
You must protect your trees with one of our Tree Tubes to be covered under our Survival Guarantee. Please read the full details here
Growing zones: 3-9
Soil type: Adapts well to most soils but thrives in clay soils and wet areas
pH: 5.5-7.5
Sun: Full sun-partial shade
Size when shipped: 1yr old approx. 12-36in
Spacing: 8-10ft
