Red-Osier Dogwood
Cornus sericea (Swida sericea)

Family: Dogwood (Cornaceae)
AKA: Red Willow, American Dogwood, Redstem Dogwood
Photo taken on: June 18, 2005
Location: Almont, CO
Life Zones: Foothills to montane
Habitat: Moist soil

A shrub growing to 8 feet forming thickets. Stems are maroon. Leaves turn red to purple in the Fall. Tiny flowers grow in small clusters to 2" across.

The fruit of Red-Osier Dogwood is white and edible for birds and bears.

Photo taken on: September 28, 2014
Location: Almont, CO

Flora of North America reference.