Species: Cornus amomum
Silky Dogwood
Found on Course Walks
None Listed
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
Ornamental Characteristics
Shrub > 8 feet, Shrub 4 to 8 feet
12'
Deciduous
Irregular, layering to form colonies
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun, Part shade, Shade
4a
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
No serious pests or diseases; occasionally suceptible to scale, borers, leaf miners, leaf spot, crown canker, blights, root rot, and powdery midew
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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