Cornus amomum, PA Ecotype

Silky Dogwood, PA Ecotype

Thick, low vegetation provides excellent habitat for wildlife; abundant fruit is eaten by birds; blue berries in the fall.

General Product Information

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Pollinator Favorites, Riparian Sites, Stormwater Management, Wet Meadows & Wetlands, Woody Trees, Shrubs & Vines

• Habitat:

  Moist woods, fields, swamps, riparian areas.

• Bloom Period:

  May to July

• Flower Color:

  White

• Typical Height:

  9.8 ft

• Minimum Root Depth:

  16 in

• pH:

  5.0 – 7.0

• Pollinator Value:

  Medium

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FACW

• Midwest

  FACW

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FACW

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FACW

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Moderate

• Drought:

  Low

• Salt:

  No

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  12,000

• Seeding rate per acre in a mix:

  Up to 1.25 lb

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fluffy