A tough, compact native shrub that delivers four-season interest and exceptional adaptability. Kelsey Dogwood produces creamy white spring blooms, rich green foliage that turns brick red in fall, bright white berries for birds in late summer, and attractive purple stems that add winter appeal.

This fast-growing shrub matures at approximately 3 ft. tall and wide, forming a dense, rounded habit ideal for hedges, mass plantings, naturalized areas, and general landscape use. Exceptionally hardy to Zone 3, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a wide range of soil types, drought, occasional standing water, and urban conditions.

A reliable choice for wildlife gardens and low-maintenance landscapes where durability and seasonal color matter.

Key Features:

• Creamy white flowers in late spring

• Brick-red fall foliage with ornamental purple stems

• White berries attract birds

• Full sun to partial shade

• Mature size: approximately 3 ft. tall x 3 ft. wide

• Extremely cold hardy (Zone 3)

• Highly adaptable to soil and moisture conditions

• Native North American shrub