The leaves of Cornus stolonifera are simple and opposite with entire margins and curved, arcuate viens. The bark is usually red, fruits are white and the pith is white. It may be confused with C. amom

It is a medium to tall deciduous shrub, growing 1.5-4 m tall and 3-5 m wide, spreading readily by underground stolons to form dense thickets. Cuttings readily root, and it is an excellent shrub for li