Kelsey's Dwarf Dogwood
Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Kelsey's Dwarf Dogwood
Plant Highlights
Kelsey's Dwarf Dogwood highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 4-8
Low-growing groundcover, Kelsey's Dwarf Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi') isn't a tree. Instead, this great little Dogwood is a low-growing shrub that nicely fills in as a groundcover! Like its bigger cousins, Kelsey Dwarf blooms in the spring, but only small clusters of white flowers that butterflies adore. These quickly turn to small berries that the birds will happily pick clean for you.
The lush green leaves quickly cover the shrub making a nice 2 - 3 foot tall rounded plant. Grow several together and you'll have a low, thick mat of green all summer! Then the Kelsey Dwarf really shines in winter! Once the leave has turned yellow and fallen off the bush, you are left with dramatic red twigs that fire up your landscape. These are especially attractive when you have multiples planted side by side.
Highly adaptable and versatile deciduous shrubs, Kelsey Dwarf Dogwood thrives throughout 4-8 and only grows 2-3 feet in height and width. You'll enjoy the berries and colorful winter stems for winter interest and food for your songbirds!
Planting and Application:
Kelsey's Dwarf Dogwood is one of a handful of shrubs that actually prefers moist to wet soil, so use it in those challenging wet areas in your yard. Add a row as edging and facer plants in a Rain Garden or in a corner garden where the gutters drain. This showy Dogwood selection is an outstanding plant to use for naturalizing. Use an odd number in a loose grouping scattered along the edge of a prairie or throughout a woodland garden, or as erosion control on a hillside or hard-to-mow slope.
You can use Kelsey's in small-space gardens as an accent plant, as a low-growing hedge, or as a container plant, too! The lovely foliage, flowers, and berries stand out in the sun all season long!
Repeat along the length of a perennial border for an excellent edging, or wind throughout a garden as an effective living groundcover. You'll gain wonderful winter interest and structure through the dormant season. The bright red stems look incredible with small evergreen shrubs to hold up your design through the winter.
- White Lacy Flowers in Spring
- Red Twigs in Winter
- White Berries Attract Birds
- Gorgeous Reddish Tinged Green Leaves
- Groundcover, Living Mulch, Low-Growing Definition & Edging
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Dogwood shrubs are super hardy, and these cultivars are very versatile. They can be planted in full sun or part shade, but you'll get the best color in full sun. They tolerate just about any soil, including areas that stay damp. Try them in those challenging wet areas and watch them thrive. Apply a three-inch layer of mulch over the root system to keep it nice and cool, and keep the foliage clean from mud splashing during rain.
Pruning can be done in the fall as your source for cut material. Use the cut stems for your containers and urns for winter decoration. You can also prune anytime during the winter or early spring before the new growth starts. The best way to keep Dogwood colorful is to renewal prune them. In fall, cut the oldest thickest stems right out at the ground level. You'll leave the thinner, younger stems in place. These are the stems that exhibit the best winter display.
- Grows in Full Sun
- Adaptable to a Wide Range of Soils
- Tolerates Average to Moist Conditions
- Prune Late Winter/Eary Spring
- Deer Don't Prefer the Taste
- Extremely Cold Hardy & Deer Tend to Leave it Alone
This Dwarf Dogwood will make a striking addition to your landscape, especially in the winter. Order several Kelsey's Dwarf Dogwood today from Nature Hills for gorgeous groundcover!
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does Kelsey's Dwarf Dogwood grow?
The Kelsey's Dwarf Dogwood shrub is a medium-growth rate and can add about a foot or so of new growth each growing season.
Is Kelsey's Dwarf Dogwood fragrant?
The Kelsey's Dwarf Dogwood does have fragrant blossoms!
How big does Kelsey's Dwarf Dogwood get?
The Kelsey's Dwarf Dogwood can reach 2 - 3 feet in height and wide in optimal conditions.
Will Kelsey's Dwarf Dogwood grows in full sun?
The Kelsey's Dwarf Dogwood grows in full sun and does not do well in shade.
Is Kelsey's Dwarf Dogwood good for wildlife?
The Kelsey's Dwarf Dogwood is a fantastic wildlife shrub and it's a pollinator-friendly native that feeds birds with its fruit and is even a caterpillar host plant.
What Shipping Options Do You Offer?
NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Dogwood Shrubs for sale here at NatureHills.com!
