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Kelsey Dogwood
Kelsey Dogwood
$46.00
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Quantity
28 in stock
Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi'
Choose Kelsey Dogwood for a tight, durable shrub mass where you want a low, dense fill-in. The tradeoff: it is not a showpiece, so use it for structure, not big flowers or bold winter color.
Buy This If
- You need a compact filler shrub.
- Your site stays somewhat moist.
- You want dense growth over display.
Skip This If
- You want bright stem color.
- You need a tall screen.
- Your soil dries out hard.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | C+ | It gives a neat, filled-in look, but it does not carry the garden visually from a distance. |
| Growth Rate | B- | It should fill in at a useful pace without getting away from a small planting area. |
| Maintenance | B | Plan on light shaping or renewal pruning as needed to keep the plant dense and tidy. |
| Deer Resistance | C | This isn't deer-resistant; deer may browse it, especially tender new growth, so protect it where deer pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | A | Its compact habit is the main reason to choose it over larger red twig dogwoods. |
| Screening Value | D | It is too low and compact to function as privacy screening. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Kelsey Dogwood when the job is simple: cover a low area cleanly, especially where the soil is not bone-dry. If you want a feature plant, choose something with more flower, foliage, or stem color.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 24-30 in. |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 24-30 in. |
| Hardiness Zones | 2a-8b |
| Spacing | 1-2 ft apart |
| Sun | Full sun to partial sun |
| Moisture | Keep soil moist; prefers moist, well-drained soils and tolerates wet soils once established |
| Growth Habit | compact; bushy |
Customers Usually Ask
Does it have showy flowers?
No; buy it for dense habit and durability, not floral display.
Can it handle damp soil?
Yes, it is a good candidate for spots that stay on the moist side.
Is it a red twig dogwood substitute?
Only if size matters most; for stronger winter stem color, choose Arctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England
At Pro Growers of New England, our shrubs are grown and maintained locally to perform in true New England conditions. From flowering varieties to evergreen foundation plants, each shrub is properly spaced, pruned, and cared for to develop strong root systems and balanced structure before it ever reaches your landscape.
Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.
Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-22113
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