Dogwood, SilkyCornus amomum
Subtle, four-petaled yellowish-white flowers adorn this shrub appearing in May and June. An excellent choice for any wildlife garden. Attractive, bluish berry-like drupes which ripen in August and September are desired by many bird species. Rounded, multi-stemmed form that grows 6-10' in height with an equal spread. Prefers moist soil and partial sun.
Zones 4 - 8
Hardiness Zones: Zones 4 - 8
The Silky Dogwood can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. (see map below)
The Silky Dogwood can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. (see map below)
Flowering Tree
Type of tree:
The Silky Dogwood falls into the following type(s): Flowering Trees, Shrubs
The Silky Dogwood falls into the following type(s): Flowering Trees, Shrubs
6' - 10' High
Mature Height:
The Silky Dogwood grows to be 6' - 10' feet in height.
The Silky Dogwood grows to be 6' - 10' feet in height.
6' - 10' Spread
Mature Spread:
The Silky Dogwood has a spread of about 6' - 10' at full maturity.
The Silky Dogwood has a spread of about 6' - 10' at full maturity.
Medium Growth
Growth Rate:
This tree grows at a medium growth rate. [More about this.]
This tree grows at a medium growth rate. [More about this.]
Full Sun
Sun:
This dogwood does well in full sun, partial shade.
This dogwood does well in full sun, partial shade.
Various Soils
Soil:
The Silky Dogwood grows in acidic, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, silty loam, well drained, wet, wide range soils.
The Silky Dogwood grows in acidic, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, silty loam, well drained, wet, wide range soils.
Rounded Shape
Shape:
This dogwood has rounded shape.
This dogwood has rounded shape.
More Info
The Silky Dogwood can be expected to grow in the zones shown on this map.
Description:
Subtle, four-petaled yellowish-white flowers adorn this shrub appearing in May and June. An excellent choice for any wildlife garden. Attractive, bluish berry-like drupes which ripen in August and September are desired by many bird species. Rounded, multi-stemmed form that grows 6-10' in height with an equal spread. Prefers moist soil and partial sun.