Cornus drummondii

Roughleaf Dogwood

This hardy shrub or small tree produces flat clusters of tiny white flowers in late spring. The medium green leaves turn a beautiful burgundy in early fall. The summer fruit is white and is an important food source for birds and a number of mammals. A single specimen can be trained as a single trunked small tree or left to grow as a multi-stemmed shrub. It occurs naturally in thickets along roadsides and fencerows. Single trees will form thickets if the suckers are not pruned back.

Additional Information:

Height 8-15 Feet

Spread 6-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

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