Irish Setter™ Dogwood 'J.N. Red Stem'
Family: Cornaceae (Dogwood
Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 3-8
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Height: 8-12 feet
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Spread: 8-12 feet
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Bloom Time: May to June
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Bloom: white clusters, 2 inches across
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Light: full sun to part shade
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Soil: average, well-drained; prefers
organically rich soils
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Moisture: prefer moist soil
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Use: shrub border or mass planting;
attracts birds & butterflies
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Care: use thinning cuts to keep growth
dense & healthy
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Concerns: superior resistance to septoria
leaf spot, which is very common on this species
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Native to: selected from local ecotype
seedlings growing at Johnson’s Nursery
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Notes: maroon fall color; bark from
previous year retains bright red color; suckers less than species
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Supplier: Landscape Designs, Inc.
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Greenhouse L012
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