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Red Osier Dogwood ... where should I plant them?

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Buck67:
The straightest Red Osier that I have found is usually in shade near a creek.  Plant the Red Osier where it won't bug you if it winds up covering an acre or two. Once it gets a hold it makes a dense thicket that keeps out all other plants.

Knoll:
I took them out to "common" area beyond our fence line. Nobody, but me, takes care of that area. Will get lotsa sun and it's wet out there. Can spread where it pleases.

The Wife is pleased that plants were removed from her garden.    ::)

Thanks to all that responded!

High-Desert:
The best shaft red osier dogwood I have seen grows in the shade. I planted the ours on the north side of our house to avoid sunlight. They will grow taller and straighter when out if the sun. I've experienced the opposite of what DC has. The brightest red osier I've seen is pure shade while the stuff that gets direct sunlight will turn green/gray on the sunlit side. I don't know, it's strange.

DC:
I wonder if it's different sub-species or something? Or maybe the amount of rain. We are about polar opposites as far as rain is concerned.

High-Desert:
That's very true and makes sense.  we get a lot of sun and only 11" of rain. So the ones in sunlight may actually be sun burned.

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