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Silky Dogwood

Cornus amomum

Does well in swampy land. Branches may bend down and root in wet soil. This will lead to the shrub forming thickets. Great for naturalizing or shrub borders. Can be used for erosion control in wet areas and along water courses. Deer resistant. Attracts pollinators.

Height : 6-10 feet

Spread : 6-10 feet

Light : Full sun to part shade

Water : Moist to Wet

Soil : Sand, loam, clay

Zone : 4-8

Leaves : Medium to dark green in summer. Green above and may be silky grayish when young, paler color below

Stem : As shrub matures stems turn to reddish-brown year round and eventually gray. Silky gray hairs on twigs

Flower : Small white flowers that appear in late May to early June

Fruit : Bluish berry clusters in August

Habit : Rounded, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub becomes more open with age

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