Cornus racemosa (gray dogwood)

Gray dogwood, also known as the northern swamp dogwood, is a thicket-forming shrub that grows to 10–15' tall. It produces small white flowers in May and June, which give way to white berries that are attached to the plant by bright red stems. The foliage turns a dusky red in the Fall, and the stems maintain a red appearance throughout the winter. Grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Resistant to most diseases, insects, and physiological problems. [Source: wildflower.org]

Gray dogwood is native to eastern North America. Its native habitat is thickets and river bank woods and other wet to dry, low, open areas. Fruit is eaten by birds and other wildlife. Used by many bird species, including northern cardinal, downy woodpecker, northern flicker, and eastern bluebird. Attracts butterflies and is a larval host for the spring azure. Also attracts beneficial predatory or parasitoid insects that prey upon pest insects. [Source: wildflower.org]

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

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