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Red Osier Dogwood vs Beauty of Moscow Lilac
Cornus sericea
Syringa vulgaris Beauty of Moscow (Syringa vulgaris Krasavitsa Moskvy)
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.
Beauty of Moscow Lilac is a flowering shrub known for its highly fragrant, double flowers. The buds start as a pale pink and give way white blooms that have double the number of petals compared to other Lilacs. While the flowers are mostly white they can often take on a subtle pink blush.
The striking blooms, abundant flowers, and long bloom time make the Beauty of Moscow Lilac one of the top Lilac cultivars. The flowers are known for attracting hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators to your landscape.
Red Osier Dogwood Quick Facts
Beauty of Moscow Lilac Quick Facts
In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)