Red osier dogwood is a shrub that is native to North America. It grows in moist, shady areas and prefers soil that is high in organic matter. The red osier dogwood has reddish-brown twigs and branches, and its leaves are dark green. The shrub produces small, white flowers in the spring, followed by clusters of white berries in the summer. The berries are attractive to birds and other wildlife.
The red osier dogwood can be used as a ornamental plant or for erosion control on slopes. It is also sometimes used in dried flower arrangements.