Silky Dogwood
Cornus amomum

Silky Dogwood, Cornus amomum COAM2 Berries.
Summary
Also known as swamp dogwood, this moisture-loving deciduous shrub is a great choice for those wet areas in the landscape. The common name derives from the leaves and twigs, which have silky hairs, and its long, arching stems will root where they touch the ground. Clusters of creamy white flowers bloom in the spring followed by blue fruits (drupes) that ripen in late summer, and are attractive against the purplish fall foliage.
More Details
FAMILY
Cornaceae (Dogwood)
BLOOM TIME
May-June
FLOWER
White
MATURE SIZE
6-12 feet
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full sun to part shade
SOIL CONDITIONS
Average to moist soils
NATIVE STATUS
PA Native
Ecosystem Connections
Dogwoods are larval food plants for several groups of butterflies and moths, including the spring azure, dogwood thyatirid, one-spotted variant, friendly probole, and false crocus geometer. The berry-like drupes appear from August to September and attract many birds and other wildlife, including ruffed grouse, wild turkey, woodchucks, raccoons and squirrels.