When planting red twig dogwoods, give them plenty of room. They grow up to 8 feet (2.5 m.) tall with an 8 foot (2.5 m.) spread.

How big does a red twig dogwood shrub get?

When not pruned, the shrub, Cornus sericea, grows up to 8 feet tall with a spread equally as wide. Because it’s characterized by its suckering growth, its stiff woody branches make great cuttings for accenting container gardens and floral compositions – both traditional and contemporary in style.

How far apart do you plant red twig dogwood?

These shrubs tend to spread, so a three foot spacing would result in more of a crowded hedge effect than a grouping of bushes. Crowding can make plants less healthy because they have to compete with each other for air, water, nutrients, and light.