The deep red woody stems of the cornus sericea 39isanti39 look superb in winter planted amongst evergreen grasses in a large border this decidous shrub is a dogwood that are renowned for their bright coloured bark during the winter months earlier in the year the shrub has small wnite flowers in spring amongst the fresh green foliage as autumn arrives the bush has white berries and the leaves turn to autumnal shades of red low maintenance and ideal for medium and large gardens height