Red-osier dogwood
Cornus sericea · Cornaceae (Dogwood family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Ovate to elliptic, unlobed
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Opposite with a slender petiole
Venation
Pinnate with strongly curved, arching secondary veins running toward the apex
Key Features
Opposite ovate leaf with entire margins and prominent arching veins curving upward toward the tip
Description
A multi-stemmed deciduous shrub featuring bright red winter stems, flat-topped clusters of white flowers, and white to pale blue drupes
Habitat
Wetlands, stream banks, moist forests, and riparian zones in full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Native across North America from Alaska down through the northern and western United States
Notes
Rainy walk Aspen, CO
Identified on 10/21/2026