Silky Dogwood

 

Common Name	Silky Dogwood
Scientific Name	Cornus amomum
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Water's Edge
Light Preference	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Wildlife Value	birds, small mammals
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8), Basic (pH>8)
Height	3'to 8'
Bloom Time	Spring
Evergreen	No
Comments	attractive white flowers in early summer; blue fruits in late summer; reddish stems in winter; fair rooting ability from cuttings; frequently used in shoreline and streambank restoration projects and can be established from fascines, stakes, brush mats, or rooted plants