Silky Dogwood
Common Name: Silky Dogwood
Latin Name: Cornus amomum
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Large lowland shrub native to Wisconsin's stream beds and swamps, great choice for moist or wet areas. Small, yellow-white flowers precede spectacular porcelain-blue fruit clusters in late summer. Young branches fill in reddish-purple, turning gray at maturity. Combats buckthorn.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 8'
Mature Width: 8'
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 4
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Features & Benefits: Attracts Birds, Benefits Wildlife, Deer Resistant, Fall Color, Ornamental Berries, Winter Interest, Wisconsin Native
Common Name: Silky Dogwood
Latin Name: Cornus amomum
Visit Plant Profile >>Description & Overview
Large lowland shrub native to Wisconsin's stream beds and swamps, great choice for moist or wet areas. Small, yellow-white flowers precede spectacular porcelain-blue fruit clusters in late summer. Young branches fill in reddish-purple, turning gray at maturity. Combats buckthorn.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 8'
Mature Width: 8'
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 4
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Features & Benefits: Attracts Birds, Benefits Wildlife, Deer Resistant, Fall Color, Ornamental Berries, Winter Interest, Wisconsin Native