This #5 container dogwood shrub (Cornus spp.) is sold as an assortment of varieties, making each plant a unique addition to the landscape. Dogwood shrubs are four-season plants prized for their ornamental interest throughout the year: clusters of small white flowers in summer, colorful berries attractive to birds in late summer and fall, brilliant foliage color in autumn, and — most strikingly — vivid stem color in winter ranging from bright red and coral to gold and yellow depending on the variety.

Common varieties in assorted dogwood collections include Tatarian dogwood (Cornus alba), bloodtwig dogwood (Cornus sanguinea), and redtwig dogwood (Cornus sericea). These shrubs are exceptionally tough and adaptable, tolerating a wide range of soil types and temperatures as low as -50°F. Most varieties reach 4–9 feet tall and wide at maturity and perform best in full sun to partial shade. They thrive in moist to average soils and are excellent choices for rain gardens, pond edges, naturalized areas, and mixed shrub borders.

The #5 container size (approximately 2.8 gallons / 10.6 liters) indicates a well-established root system ready for transplanting into the landscape. For best winter stem color, prune older wood periodically to encourage vigorous new growth, as younger stems display the most vivid color.