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Cornus amomum
Silky Dogwood
Plant Type: Shrub
An easy to grow native that is tolerant of wet areas. Can be effecctively used in group plantings in wet soils where most other plants would not do well.
- Deciduous, native shrub
- Grows well in wetland areas
- Open, rounded habit
Size | Plant SKU Size |
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Mature Height:
6-8 ft
Mature Spread:
6-8 ft
Zone:
4-8
Cornus amomum Characteristics & Attributes:
Landscape Characteristics
• | Ornamental Fruit |
• | Flowers |
Specialty Use
• | Butterfly Garden |
• | Wildlife Garden |
Classification by Use
• | Hedge/Screen |
• | Native |
• | Mass Planting |
• | Color Impact |
Foliage
• | Deciduous |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• | Fall |
Growth Rate
• | Moderate |
Foliage Color
• | Green |
Attributes
• | Erosion Control |
• | Naturalizing |
• | Rain Garden |
• | Border or Bed |