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Cornus amomum

Silky Dogwood

The young branches are purplish-brown in the spring and have a distinctive brown pith. Twigs and leaf undersides have silky hairs, hence the common name. The flowers give way to blue fruit.

  • »  Flat-topped cluster of creamy-white flowers
  • »  White berries will ripen to blue in colour
  • »  Dark red branches are attractive in the winter
  • »  Foliage turns purple in the fall
  • »  Grows well in wet soils
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring

1gal
$23.56
2gal
$34.94
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:200-250 cm
  • Spread:200-250 cm
  • Bloom Color: White, Yellow
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
Medium
Critter
Deer Resistant
Attributes
Native to Ontario
Berries
Deciduous
Flowering Time
Spring
Foliage Color
Green
Landscape uses
Border/edging
Naturalizing
Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cornus amomum

Grows best in wet soils, however, they will tolerate a wide range of conditions.