Red Osier Dogwood vs Sensation Lilac - TreeTime.ca

Red Osier Dogwood vs Sensation Lilac

Syringa vulgaris Sensation

Cornus sericea

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Sensation Lilac
Red Osier Dogwood

Sensation Lilac is an outstanding shrub known for its fragrant, bicolor flowers. In mid-spring, stunning purple flowers with white borders emerge and cover the entire plant.

Once the flowers bloom, they give off a beautifully sweet scent that is enjoyed by people, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other wildlife. Plant Sensation Lilac in full sun to produce the most vibrant flower color.

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Red Osier Dogwood is a small deciduous shrub that features deep red stems and twigs year-round, with creamy white flowers in the spring. This shrub will add a nice pop of color to your yard.

Red Osier Dogwood is an excellent soil stabilizer. It is fast growing and becomes drought tolerant once well established.

Sensation Lilac Quick Facts

Red Osier Dogwood Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Height: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: dark red
Berries: white waxy
Flowers: white
Bark: dark red, showy
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium


In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: american dogwood, california dogwood, creek dogwood, dogberry tree, red dogwood, red twig dogwood, redosier dogwood, redstem dogwood, western dogwood