This round-shaped shrub is beneficial for enhancing streambank habitat, erosion control, and supporting biodiversity in naturalized landscapes. Although it is occasionally exposed to pests and diseases, silky dogwood is known to be resilient to those types of threats and they are generally of low-impact to the plant. This species provides food and shelter to wildlife and supports a large number of native bee species.

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Bundle of 5: $17

Bundle of 10: $26

Bundle of 25: $50

Bundle of 50: $81

Bundle of 100: $134

STATS ON SILKY DOGWOOD

• Mature Height: 6 - 10 feet

• Mature Canopy Width: 6 - 10 feet

• Soil Type: Moist, poorly drained, coarse

• Moisture: Intolerant of drought

• Sun: Shade tolerant

• Growth Rate: Medium

KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF SILKY DOGWOOD

• The stems of this species change color over the course of the year and the plant’s life, which helps differentiate them from red-osier Dogwood (cornus stolonifera). During the cold season, stems are bright red. These fade to reddish-brown during the summer. As the plant ages, stems stay reddish-brown year round and eventually turn grey

• White flowers that bloom in June pave the way for clusters of blue fruit (drupes) that mature in September

• Leaves are opposite, oval shaped, and between 2 - 4” long

DID YOU KNOW?

• In natural environments, the stems of silky dogwood that touch the ground can form root nodes that develop new plants and create thickets. If you are growing this shrub in a garden setting, prune low-hanging stems to prevent them from spreading to undesirable locations.

• The name of this species comes from the silky appearance of the hairs that grow on its twigs and leaves.

• Silky dogwood is known to be resistant to black walnut toxicity. Black walnuts produce a chemical, juglone, that is known to cause symptoms such as yellowing leaves, wilting, and even death when other species are planted nearby.

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