Cornus racemosa, IA Ecotype

Gray Dogwood, IA Ecotype

Attractive rhizomatous shrub; thick, low vegetation provides excellent habitat for wildlife; fruit is a fall and winter food source for birds; white berries on red panicles.

General Product Information

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Pollinator Favorites, Riparian Sites, Woodland Openings, Woody Trees, Shrubs & Vines

• Habitat:

  Moist meadows, thickets, streambanks, roadsides.

• Bloom Period:

  May to July

• Flower Color:

  White

• Typical Height:

  16.3 ft

• Minimum Root Depth:

  16 in

• pH:

  4.8 – 7.4

• Pollinator Value:

  High

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FAC

• Midwest

  FAC

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FAC

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FAC

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Shade

• Drought:

  Moderate

• Salt:

  No

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  13,000

• Seeding rate per acre in a mix:

  Up to 1.15 lb

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fluffy