Cornus amomum (silky dogwood)

Silky dogwood is a deciduous flowering shrub. Grow in average or medium to wet, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, organically rich, slightly acidic soils in part shade. Tolerates close to full shade. Grows 6–12' tall. White flowers in May/June give way to white drupes that turn blue. Good choice for wet woodlands and naturalized areas. Can help with erosion control along slopes and steep inclines, provide windbreaks, and create natural borders beween land and for wildlife conservation. Note: Can form thickets if not kept in check.

Silky dogwood is a native eastern North American shrub found in wetland areas like swamps, marshes, and bogs. It is primarily used by songbirds, insects, and rodents for its fruits which are produced in summer. Deer feast on the fruit as well. These fruitivores disperse the shrub's seeds. It supports and attracts bees, butterflies, and flies. It is a host plant for butterflies, providing food for the larvae.

BONAP Native Range Map (bright green indicates county native, dark green indicates state native)  

Photo by Kellen McCluskey

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