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 | United States, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, Midwest, Southeast, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Missouri, Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi |
| Tolerance | Deer, 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 | United States, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, Midwest, Southeast, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Missouri, Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi |
| Tolerance | Deer, 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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