{"product_id":"buds-yellow-dogwood","title":"Bud's Yellow Dogwood","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGlowing Yellow Winter Stems on a Tough Native Dogwood\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBud's Yellow Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Bud's Yellow') offers a bright alternative to red-twig dogwoods — vivid yellow winter stems that pair beautifully with red-stemmed types against the snow, plus better disease resistance than older yellow-twig varieties. White spring flowers and berries feed pollinators and birds, and as a Minnesota native it shrugs off our winters and thrives in wet soil. Whether you're mixing color with red-twigs in Edina, planting a rain garden in Woodbury, or naturalizing a wet edge in Maple Grove — Bud's Yellow is a bright four-season native for zone 4b–5a yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBud's Yellow 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 'Bud's Yellow'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow Twig Dogwood, Red Osier Dogwood, Bud's Yellow 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\u003e5–7 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\u003e5–7 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 to fast — multi-stemmed; suckers to form a thicket\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 brightest 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; bare yellow 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; bright yellow stems all winter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBud's Yellow Dogwood Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinter color and contrast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts yellow stems are stunning against snow and even better paired with red-twig dogwoods for a two-color winter display in Edina or Plymouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRain gardens and wet spots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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 screens and wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts suckering habit makes a fast native screen, while white flowers and berries feed pollinators and birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Bud's Yellow 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 Bud's Yellow 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 5 feet apart for a screen or thicket; pair with red-twigs for contrast.\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 Bud's Yellow 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 yellow-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 yellow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe youngest stems have the best color. 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 — it's a yellow-stemmed selection of Cornus sericea, a Minnesota native.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I pair it with red-twig dogwood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely — yellow and red stems together make a striking two-color winter display.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCardinal Dogwood — a bright-red-stemmed native to pair for contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArctic Fire Dogwood — a compact native red-twig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinnesota Natives — regionally native shrubs and trees for habitat and easy care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Bud's Yellow Dogwood Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a screen or mass planting, space Bud's Yellow Dogwood 5 feet apart (it matures 5–7 feet wide and suckers to fill in):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (5 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a two-color winter display, alternate it with a red-twig variety at the same spacing. In a rain garden, a group of 3 makes a solid anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBud's Yellow Dogwood Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat clusters of white flowers open as fresh green leaves emerge, feeding early pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A full, leafy green backdrop; white berries form and draw songbirds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves drop to reveal the young yellow stems just as the rest of the garden fades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e The main event — glowing yellow stems against snow, brightest in full sun and most striking next to red-twig dogwoods.\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   ✔ Shade-Tolerant   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cardinal-dogwood\"\u003eCardinal Dogwood\u003c\/a\u003e — cherry-red winter stems for the classic red-and-yellow snow display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/arctic-fire-dogwood\"\u003eArctic Fire Dogwood\u003c\/a\u003e — compact native red-twig that fits in front of Bud's Yellow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gray-dogwood\"\u003eGray Dogwood\u003c\/a\u003e — a thicket-forming native partner for wildlife screens and wet edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/karl-foerster-feather-reed-grass\"\u003eKarl Foerster Feather Reed Grass\u003c\/a\u003e — upright winter plumes that echo the vertical stem show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Bud's Yellow Dogwood Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Bud's Yellow if you have full sun to part shade and average-to-wet soil — low spots, rain gardens, and pond edges are where it shines, and it handles clay without complaint. Give it room to sucker into a 5–7 foot thicket. It's not a fit if you need a tidy, non-spreading shrub for a small formal bed, or if your site is hot, dry sand — this is a moisture-lover that sulks in drought.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54307785179441,"sku":null,"price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/buds-yellow-dogwood.jpg?v=1779567572","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/buds-yellow-dogwood","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}