SKU: SC00130

Cornus amomum or Silky Dogwood is a deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub with 2" diameter, white, flat-topped flowers appearing in May-June. The slender young stems are reddish purple. A good shrub for moist to wet sites. Also good for soil stabilization on steep slopes and makes a good mass planting.

Height: 6-10'
Spread: 6-10'
Zone: 4-9
Soil type: Clay, loam, sand
Soil pH: 5-7
Light: Part-shade
Moisture: Medium wet to wet
Flowers: White, May-June
Fruit: Showy blue fruits
Fall color: Reddish to brown, brief

Wildlife value: Fruits attract birds
Notes of interest: Used medicinally by Native American Indians. Also used for smoking the fragrant inner bark by Menominee, Dakota, Omaha, Ponca, and Winnebago Indians.