Silky Dogwood
Silky Dogwood
Silky Dogwood
Silky Dogwood

Silky Dogwood

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Cornus amomum

The Silky Dogwood is a large shrub grown in an upright rounded form. When young the stems are a stunning bright red in the fall, winter and early spring turning to a reddish brown come summer. As it matures, the stems remain the reddish brown year round until eventually maintaining a gray pigment. Although sometimes mistaken for Red Osier Dogwood, the brown pith and blue toned fruits distinguishes this from its lookalike. Although highly tolerant of shade, they do not thrive well in droughty conditions.

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Growth Rate Moderate
Mature Size 6-10 ft tall
Soil Best in moist soils, somewhat poorly drained, medium to coarse
Light Shade tolerant
Leaves Dark ovate green leaves
Flower & Fruit White colored flowers blooming mid-June; Bluish colored fruit maturing in September
Benefits Widely used for slope stabilization due to the ability of rooting where stems come in contact with the ground. Other primary uses are for field and farmstead windbreaks, wildlife borders and as ornamentals.