Shrubs
Silky dogwood
Swida amomum (Cornus amomum)
Zone 1 · Closest to the Water
Zone 2 · Intermediate Zone
Zone 3 · Upland Zone
- Size
- Height: 6 to 10 ft Width: 6 to 10 ft
- Bloom Color
- cream, white
- Wetland Indicator Status
- FACW Facultative wetland — usually occurs in wetlands
- Salinity Tolerance
- Intolerant
Notes
Wet to moist soils; sun to shade
Wildlife Value
Nectar source for specialized bees and butterflies; fruits are food source for birds and small mammals; larval host for spring and summer azure butterflies
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