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Cornus amomum
Dogwood Silky
(Zone 4) Most effective in mass plantings, or for naturalizing areas. Can be used in wet areas where other shrubs do not grow well.

Flower:
May - June
Yellowish White

Fruit:
Persistant
Blueish
Drupe

Fall Color:
Green to Brown

Shape:
Rounded

Size: 10' X 10'

Distinct Features:
Reddish purple stem

Best Dig Time:
Spring, Fall

Adaptable To:
pH

Uses:
Border
Erosion Control, embankment
Mass/Grouping
Naturalizing
Understory

 

pH Preference :
Slightly Acidic soil
Neutral soil

Tolerates:
Alkaline soil

Sun Preference:
Partial Shade
Tolerates:
Partial Shade
Full Sun

Soil Moisture Preferred:
Moist
Wet
Tolerates:
Dry
Wet

Site Preferred:
Poorly Drained
Well Drained

Tolerates:
Clayey soil
Compacted soil

Environmental Tolerances:
Deer
Wind / Exposed Sites

 
 

   
 
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http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/0306RDs_Edible.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/1207RD_GreeningWinter.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/0104RD_OhDeer.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/1107RD_Wildlife.pdf
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