Hedgerows Gold Red Twig Dogwood

Hedgerow’s Gold redtwig dogwood is a deciduous shrub with soft green leaves edged in bright gold, red stems, and white spring flowers. The leaves turn ruby in autumn, and the bare red stems keep the plant visible in winter. It forms a thicket and suits informal screens, mixed borders, and pond margins. ## Size and seasonal interest [California Flora Nursery](https://www.calfloranursery.com/plants/cornus-sericea-hedgerows-gold/) describes the exact selection as discovered near Oregon’s Deschutes River and introduced by Hedgerows Nursery; it lists average height and width of 6–8 feet. The nursery notes gold-edged foliage, ruby fall color, spring flowers, white fruit used by birds, and red winter stems. Its inventory records the plant as available, though local stock changes. ## Siting The nursery recommends regular water, good light, and protection from hot afternoon sun. Part shade is listed as a suitable exposure, and the profile includes clay soil and pond margins. Give this spreading shrub space to form a natural thicket, or use it as a hedge or screen where its winter stems can be seen. ## Maintenance In early spring, remove some of the oldest stems at ground level to encourage younger branches with brighter winter color. Check the base for suckers and thin them if the shrub is spreading beyond the intended area. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment and water during dry spells.