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Cornus amomum, Silky Dogwood Shrub
FS-FS, Zone 4, Blooms May - June, 6 - 12’ x 6’-12’, fruit August - October, wet to medium, somewhat deer resistant
If you like to feed and watch the birds, you know the importance of having thickets and/or snags. Silky Dogwood is a true wildlife plant supporting small critters and birds. It will grow in full sun and full shade. Deer do sometimes browse Silky Dogwood, but the plant will rebound. The red twigs provide color and contrast. It is an excellent plant for erosion control. Spreads by suckers. Grows quickly, 1-2’ a year. May not be suiable for small spaces.
Dogwoods are considered Keystone plants. They support 98 species of moths and butterflies including the Spring Azure Butterfly. Silky Dogwood also supports several specialist bees. Many other pollinators visit the spring blooms. The fall berries are crucial for resident and migrating birds.
The berries are not toxic to humans or dogs.
Image from Prairie Moon Nursery
Cornus amomum, Silky Dogwood Shrub
FS-FS, Zone 4, Blooms May - June, 6 - 12’ x 6’-12’, fruit August - October, wet to medium, somewhat deer resistant
If you like to feed and watch the birds, you know the importance of having thickets and/or snags. Silky Dogwood is a true wildlife plant supporting small critters and birds. It will grow in full sun and full shade. Deer do sometimes browse Silky Dogwood, but the plant will rebound. The red twigs provide color and contrast. It is an excellent plant for erosion control. Spreads by suckers. Grows quickly, 1-2’ a year. May not be suiable for small spaces.
Dogwoods are considered Keystone plants. They support 98 species of moths and butterflies including the Spring Azure Butterfly. Silky Dogwood also supports several specialist bees. Many other pollinators visit the spring blooms. The fall berries are crucial for resident and migrating birds.
The berries are not toxic to humans or dogs.
Image from Prairie Moon Nursery