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