Gray Dogwood
Scientific name
Cornus racemosa
Description
The Gray Dogwood, also referred to as Northern Swamp Dogwood or Panicle Dogwood, is a medium-sized, deciduous shrub which typically grows 2-3m. This species is multi-stemmed, with a full, round form. The leaves are green and arranged alternately along the branches. During the fall, leaves turn a bright red to deep purple colour. Between May and June, showy clusters of small white flowers bloom. These flowers turn into white fleshy berries late in the summer. The reddish-pink stems hold the berries throughout the winter, creating an artful contrast to the gray bark and snowy scenery. The Gray Dogwood is tolerant of a variety of environmental conditions and its complex, fibrous root system make it an ideal plant to use for controlling erosion.
Planting conditions
Easily grown in average, well-drained soil with full sun to part shade. Tolerates a wide range of soil and moisture conditions, including occasional drought and flooding.
Details
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Plant height:
- Max 3m
- Any
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Moisture level:
- Dry
- Normal
- Moist
- Wet
- Drought Tolerant
- Flood Tolerant
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Light conditions:
- Full sun
- Partial sun
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Soil type:
- Sandy
- Loamy
- Clay
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pH:
- Normal
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Depth:
- Potted
- Bareroot
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Eco Zone:
- 5a
- 5b
- 6a
- 6b
- 7a
- 7b
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Plant type:
- Shrub
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Height:
- 2-3m
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Spread:
- 2-3m