Cornus amomum

Silky Dogwood

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

  • Category: Shrub, Wetland
  • Hardiness Zone: 4-8
  • Height: 6-8 ft
  • Spread: 6-8 ft
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Landscape Characteristics
Flowers
Ornamental Fruit
Specialty Use
Butterfly Garden
Wildlife Garden
Classification by Use
Color Impact
Hedge/Screen
Mass Planting
Native
Habit
Spreading
Upright
Light Requirement
Part Shade
Part Sun
Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Well-Drained
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Foliage Color
Green