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Please help identify this shrub. Currently in bloom with white flowers, burgundy foliage and about 5' tall. Growing in a sun/partial shade location in...
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Plant ID #812997
Asked October 03, 2022, 12:40 PM EDT
Please help identify this shrub. Currently in bloom with white flowers, burgundy foliage and about 5' tall. Growing in a sun/partial shade location in a pine and mixed meadow area.
Lorain County Ohio
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Your photos appear to be Cornus sericea, commonly known as Red osier dogwood, Red twig dogwood, Red willow (although it is not a willow) and Red-rood. It is native to Ohio as well as many parts of North America. It supports many species of birds and pollinators.
