{"product_id":"allemans-compact-dogwood","title":"Alleman's Compact Dogwood","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA More Compact Native Red-Twig Dogwood for Bold Winter Color\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlleman's Compact Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Allemans Compact') gives you the brilliant red winter stems of native red-osier dogwood on a tidier, more restrained plant. White spring flowers and white berries feed pollinators and birds, and the fiery red stems glow against the snow all winter. A Minnesota native that also thrives in wet soil. Whether you're brightening a winter view in Edina, planting a rain garden in Woodbury, or massing color along a pond in Maple Grove — Alleman's Compact is a four-season native for zone 4b–5a yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlleman's Compact Dogwood Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCornus sericea 'Allemans Compact'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Twig Dogwood, Red Osier Dogwood, Alleman's Compact Dogwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–6 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–6 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate — more compact and restrained than the species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade. Stem color is reddest in full winter sun.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high. Loves consistent moisture and tolerates wet soil — excellent for rain gardens.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a) — fully hardy and reliable here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery adaptable — tolerates Minnesota clay-loam and seasonally wet ground; thrives in moist soil.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous — green summer leaves with reddish fall tones; bare red stems carry the winter show.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40°F. A tough Minnesota native.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerately deer-resistant.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinnesota native — supports native pollinators and birds and the Lawns to Legumes program.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat clusters of white flowers in spring, followed by white berries; red stems all winter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlleman's Compact Dogwood Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinter color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red stems shine against snow — plant where you'll see them from a window. Its more compact habit means less pruning than the full-size species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRain gardens and wet spots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a native of Minnesota wetlands, it thrives in rain gardens, pond edges, and low, wet areas in Burnsville or Woodbury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNative and wildlife plantings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite spring flowers feed pollinators and white berries feed birds, making it a productive native for habitat plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Alleman's Compact Dogwood in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFall (late August–early October) is the ideal planting window. Soil is still warm for root development, cool air reduces transplant stress, and the plant gets 6–8 weeks to establish roots before ground freeze (typically mid-November in the Twin Cities).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring (late April–May, after the ground thaws) is the second-best window, giving the shrub a full season to establish before its first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid summer planting (June–August) when possible. Never plant after mid-October or before late April — frozen ground or frost-heaving kills new roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Alleman's Compact Dogwood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig wide, not deep — 2–3× the root ball width, same depth as the container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt tolerates wet feet, so low, moist, or rain-garden spots are ideal; it also grows in average soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill with native soil mixed with 20–30% compost; firm gently and water in well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 4–5 feet apart for a mass; plant in groups for the boldest winter color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a water basin to direct water to the roots; flatten it before winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch 2–3 inches with shredded bark, kept off the stems. For brightest color, remove a third of the oldest stems at the base each spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Alleman's Compact Dogwood in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Every 1–2 days, deep and slow (15–25 minutes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 3–4 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Every 5–7 days; this moisture-lover would rather be too wet than too dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze (typically late October in the Twin Cities metro).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished red-twig dogwood still appreciates steady moisture — water deeply during dry spells. In a rain garden or naturally moist spot it often needs no supplemental water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrip Irrigation in Minnesota\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf used, place emitters 12–18 inches from the crown and keep the root zone moist. Always winterize the system — blow out the lines before freeze and shut timers off by early October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep the stems bright red?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe youngest stems are reddest. Remove about a third of the oldest stems at the base each spring to keep bright young growth coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it native to Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — Cornus sericea is a Minnesota native, perfectly adapted to our climate and wetlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it grow in wet soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it's excellent for rain gardens, pond edges, and low, wet spots, though it also grows in average soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore compact than the species — about 4–6 feet — so it needs less pruning to stay in bounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArctic Fire Dogwood — an even more compact native red-twig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBud's Yellow Dogwood — a native dogwood with yellow winter stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShop the full Three Timbers Minnesota catalog — zone 4-hardy plants hand-selected for Twin Cities yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Alleman's Compact Dogwood Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed-twig dogwoods deliver the boldest winter color in masses. Space Alleman's Compact 4–5 feet on center for a continuous run that fills in within 2–3 seasons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (4–5 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9–10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a rain-garden or window-view accent, a group of 3 at 4 ft apart gives a dense block of red stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlleman's Compact Dogwood Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat clusters of creamy-white flowers in May–June feed native bees and butterflies; this is also the moment to cut out a third of the oldest stems for next winter's color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh green foliage on a tidy 4–6 ft mound; white berries form by late summer and birds start working them immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves turn reddish-purple, then drop to unveil the young stems already blushing red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e The payoff — fiery red stems blazing against the snow from November to April, brightest in full winter sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Minnesota Native   ✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Rain-Garden \/ Wet-Soil   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/buds-yellow-dogwood\"\u003eBud's Yellow Dogwood\u003c\/a\u003e — alternate red and yellow stems for a two-tone winter hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/isanti-dogwood\"\u003eIsanti Dogwood\u003c\/a\u003e — a U of M-selected native red-twig at a similar compact scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cardinal-dogwood\"\u003eCardinal Dogwood\u003c\/a\u003e — cherry-red Minnesota-bred stems for a brighter red mass behind it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/afterglow-winterberry\"\u003eAfterglow Winterberry\u003c\/a\u003e — orange-red native berries that share its love of moist soil and double the winter show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Alleman's Compact Dogwood Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the shrub for moist-to-wet spots you see in winter — rain gardens, pond edges, downspout basins, north property lines — anywhere you want native four-season value with minimal fuss. It takes clay, periodic flooding, and -40°F in stride. Not a fit for hot, dry, droughty sites: without steady moisture the foliage scorches and the plant sulks, and stem color fades in heavy shade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54309526667569,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54309526700337,"sku":null,"price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/allemans-compact-dogwood.jpg?v=1779567572","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/allemans-compact-dogwood","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}