Description

Cornus amomum, Silky Dogwood 24″ Native Live Stakes For Erosion Control

An order minimum of 100 of this size/species is required.

Attractive Bark:
Attractive Fall Color:
Attractive Flowers:
Average to moist soil:
Beneficial Insects:
Butterflies:
Clay Soil- High clay content, fine texture:
Erosion Control:
FACW – Usually occur in wetlands, but may occur in non-wetlands:
Flood Tolerant:
Four Season Interest:
Full – Part Sun (6+ hours of sun):
High Wildlife Value:

Native to Coastal Regions:
Native To Mountain Regions:
Native to Piedmont Regions:
Occasionally wet soil (non-tidal):
Perennial:
Salt Tolerant:
Sandy soil, coarse texture:
Shrub:
Small Mammals:
Songbirds:
Threatened / Endangered:
Waterfowl:

Cornus amomum, Silky Dogwood 24″ Native Live Stakes For Erosion Control

Botanic Name: Cornus amomum 24″ Live stake
Common Name: Silky dogwood, red willow, silky cornel
Sun Exposure:

• Full Sun
• Part Sun

 moisture:

• Moist
• Wet

Type: Live stake

• Clay
• Loamy
• Sandy

Mature height / spread: 6-12′
Flower: White-May-June
Fall Color: Orange, Red, purple
Soil Ph: 6.1-7.5
Water depth:
Native Habitat: Forested wetlands, floodplains, shrub wetlands, stream & pond banks moist clearings
Notes: Young dogwoods have bright red stems in the fall, winter, and early spring, which turn reddish-brown in the summer. As the shrub matures, the stems turn reddish-brown year-round and later gray.

The primary use of this species is for field and farmstead windbreaks and wildlife borders. It is also being used with willows for streambank protection. Other beneficial uses are for fish and wildlife habitat improvement, slope stabilization, borders, and as an ornamental.
Threatened /Endangered: Indiana

Cornus amomum, Silky Dogwood 24″ Native Live Stakes For Erosion Control

An order minimum of 100 of this size/species is required.

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