Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea)

This tree can be found along the Cob's way path in the Kanokolus bog preserve in Unity, ME. This tree can be found along the Cob's way path in the Kanokolus bog preserve in Unity, ME. Red Osier Dogwood is woody shrub common over the state of Maine. It can grow up to 10 feet high. Leaves are opposite and entire and are typically 2-4 inches long. They are whitened underneath and have 5-7 lateral veins. It grows best in wet soils on the edge of streams and fields. I chose to include this shrub due to the bright red color of the bark that stood out to me as unique.