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    Cornus amomum

    Also Known As

    • Silky Dogwood

    Plant type

    shrub, aquatic

    size

    • H: 6'-12'
    • W: 6'-12'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

    Cornus amomum plant details

    Cornus amomum is a broadleaf deciduous aquatic shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus amomum

    Plant type: aquatic shrub
    Plant family: cornaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: basket weaving, distinctive bark, hedge

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus amomum

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This vigorous spreading 10' native shrub is recommended for its dark-red-purple winter twigs, orange-red-purple fall color and arching clusters of small white early summer flowers followed by metallic midnight-blue fruits. S-PSh/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Cornus amomum plant

    How to Grow Cornus amomum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea'

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture
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    Scientific Name: Cornus alternifolia 'Wstackman'

    aka Cornus alternifolia 'Golden Shadows', Cornus alternifolia 'W. Stackman', Golden Shadows® Green Osier, Golden Shadows® Pagoda Dogwood

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun - mostly shade
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