Silky Dogwood, Red Willow, Silky Cornel, Swida amomum
Cornus amomum (Silky Dogwood) is a vigorous, spreading deciduous shrub of open-rounded habit when mature. It boasts purple-red stems and oval to elliptic, medium to dark green leaves, 2-5 in. long (5-12 cm), covered with silky hairs underneath. New growth twigs can be greenish purple, though dormant twigs are typically dark reddish purple, densely covered with fine hairs. Flat-topped clusters of tiny, creamy-white flowers, 2 in. wide (5 cm), appear in late spring to early summer. While not particularly showy, they give way to attractive clusters of white berries, turning almost porcelain-blue as they ripen in late summer. Birds greedily devour the berries. The summer foliage may turn reddish-purple in fall. Adaptable to sun or shade, Silky Dogwood is a fine choice for moist woodlands, shrub borders, naturalized areas, along streams/ponds, or erosion control.
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Cornaceae |
| Genus | Cornus |
| Common names | Dogwood, Red Willow, Silky Dogwood |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 6' - 12' (180cm - 3.7m) |
| Spread | 6' - 12' (180cm - 3.7m) |
| Spacing | 120" - 144" (3m - 3.7m) |
| Maintenance | Low, Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia |
| Tolerance | Deer, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Cornaceae |
| Genus | Cornus |
| Common names | Dogwood, Red Willow, Silky Dogwood |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 6' - 12' (180cm - 3.7m) |
| Spread | 6' - 12' (180cm - 3.7m) |
| Spacing | 120" - 144" (3m - 3.7m) |
| Maintenance | Low, Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia |
| Tolerance | Deer, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Cornus amomum (Silky Dogwood) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Cornus amomum (Silky Dogwood) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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