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Silky Dogwood

Swida amomum

Large, interesting shrub with attractive foliage, flowers, fruit, and stems. Will form wide thicket if low stems allowed to contact ground and root. Formerly known as Cornus amomum.

BLOOM TIME

  • July

SUNLIGHT

  • Partial Sun
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade

SOIL TYPE

  • Moist
  • Wet
  • Texture (Sand)
  • Texture (Loam)
  • Texture (Clay)
  • High Organic Matter
  • pH Acid <6.0

HEIGHT

6-12'

CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED

100-200

WILDLIFE BENEFITED

Caterpillars, Pollinators, Butterflies, Birds, Hummingbirds, Mammals

Artist: Jada Fitch

Photo Credit: Arthur Haines