{"product_id":"silky-dogwood","title":"Silky Dogwood","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"pd-title-head\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCornus amomum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rain gardens, streambank and pond-edge stabilization, erosion control, wildlife and pollinator gardens, native plantings, naturalized wet areas, informal screening in moist sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tough native shrub built for wet, difficult sites. Creamy-white late-spring flowers feed pollinators and ripen into porcelain-blue berries that songbirds love, while reddish-purple fall foliage and purplish winter stems extend the interest. Its suckering, thicket-forming habit stabilizes banks and naturalizes damp ground with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous Shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded, Spreading — multi-stemmed, suckering form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green, with reddish-purple fall color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to Fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilky dogwood is a hardworking native shrub that earns its keep in the wet, difficult spots where many plants struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat clusters of creamy-white flowers open in late spring above glossy green leaves, drawing pollinators, and give way by late summer to porcelain-blue berries that songbirds strip quickly. As the season turns, the foliage takes on reddish-purple tones, and the young stems deepen to a purplish-red that adds quiet interest to the winter landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-stemmed and gently suckering, it forms a rounded thicket whose roots bind soil along streambanks, pond edges, and rain gardens. Adaptable, cold-hardy, and tolerant of wet ground, it is a natural choice for naturalizing and erosion control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilky Dogwood Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilky dogwood grows in full sun to partial shade and is happiest in consistently moist to wet soil; it tolerates clay, periodic flooding, and poorly drained ground that defeats most shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly to establish, especially in the wet sites it prefers; once settled it is low-maintenance. Feeding is seldom needed, but a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/slow-release-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eslow release fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e in early spring can support vigorous growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep the thicket tidy, remove the oldest stems at the base in late winter to encourage fresh, colorful young growth, and remove outer suckers if you want to limit its spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Size is the Silky Dogwood for Sale Online?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Silky Dogwood ships in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and is appropriately sized for its container at the time of shipment. If you have specific sizing or planting questions, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Almanac Planting Co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Large Does Silky Dogwood Grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilky dogwood matures into a rounded, multi-stemmed shrub roughly 6 to 10 feet tall and about as wide, spreading further over time as it suckers into a thicket. Give it room, or manage the suckers to keep it more contained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are some common names for this plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shrub is commonly called silky dogwood, a reference to the fine hairs on its young stems and leaf undersides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs silky dogwood good for wet areas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It naturally grows along streams and in damp ground, making it one of the better shrubs for rain gardens, pond edges, and low, wet spots where drainage is poor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs silky dogwood native, and good for wildlife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is native to eastern North America; its spring flowers support pollinators and its blue late-summer berries are a favorite of songbirds. Browse more in our collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/native-plants\"\u003enative plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it spread, and how do I manage it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads gradually by suckers to form a thicket, which is ideal for erosion control and naturalizing. In a managed bed, remove outer suckers and cut the oldest stems to the ground in late winter to keep it in bounds — see more options among our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/shrubs\"\u003eshrubs and bushes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Almanac Planting Co","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon \/ Ship ASAP","offer_id":47337522856098,"sku":"PN-SDOG-3-1yr","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9374\/6850\/files\/SilkyDogwood3.jpg?v=1781460453","url":"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/silky-dogwood","provider":"Almanac Planting Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}