| Common Name: |
Silky Dogwood |
| Scientific Name: |
Cornus amomum |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Dogwood, Red Willow, Silky Cornel, Knob-Styled Dogwood |
| Category: |
Shrub |
| Habit: |
Deciduous |
| Bloom Color: |
Yellowish-white flowers (showy petal-like white bracts are absent) in flat-topped clusters (cymes to 2.5? across) |
| Bloom Size: |
Tiny |
| Bloom Shape: |
Showy petal-like white bracts are absent in flat-topped clusters (cymes to 2.5 in. across) |
| Bloom Season: |
Spring to early summer |
| Fruit Description: |
Flowers give way to attractive berry-like drupes that change from white to blue as they ripen in late summer. Birds are attracted to the fruit |
| Foliage Description: |
Oval to elliptic, medium green leaves (2-5 in. long) have conspicuous veins. Attractive fall color is usually absent |
| Height of Plant: |
6-12 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
6-12 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 5 - 8 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Water Usage: |
Medium to wet |
| Soil Type: |
Grow in average, medium to wet, well-drained soils. Prefers moist, organically rich soil |
| Soil pH: |
Slightly acidic soils |
| Native Range: |
Eastern North America (Newfoundland to Ontario south to Missouri, Mississippi and Florida0 |
| Propagation: |
Stem cuttings |
| Maintenance: |
Medium |
| Photographer: |
Jon Wooten |
| Location: |
Native Plant Garden |