Cornus amomum

Silky Dogwood

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An underutilized dogwood that develops into a medium to large rounded shrub with yellowish white flowers and blue drupes. Excellent for streambank stabilization and conservation plantings.

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Height
6-10 Feet

Spread
4-8 Feet

Bloom/Seasonal Color
White

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica), Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra), Wild Plum (Prunus americana)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

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FACW

Nature Attracting

•	Hummingbird
•	Beneficial Insects
•	Songbird
•	Butterfly

Root

•

Stolons

Season of Interest

•	Mid (May-June)
•	Late (July-frost)

Soil Moisture

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Moderate

Special Features

•	Good Berries

Sun Exposure

•	Medium Sun/Average Shade

USFS MO Ecological Map

•	Osage Plains
•	Central Dissected Till Plain
•	Ozark Highlands
•	Mississippi Aluvial Basin

Wildlife Benefit

•	Food/Small Animals
•	Butterfly Nectar
•	Nesting
•	Food/Birds