For the easiest care it is best used for naturalizing in areas where it has room to spread, or can be grown as a ground cover in a more controlled environment.
Cornus racemosa 'Muskingum'
Gray Dogwood
Cornus racemosa 'Muszam' - Muskingum Gray Dogwood
Tips for Homeowners:
This shrub will want to spread! The off-shoots (known as suckers) will have to have be controlled regularly if you don't want them in more formal settings.
Rate this Plant:
This compact shrub with a spreading nature has beautiful spring flowers and burgundy colored foliage in the fall.
- Creamy-white spring flowers have a lilac-like scent
- Luminous white berries appear late summer
- Stunning brick-red foliage in the fall
Height: 2-4 ft
Spread: 2-4 ft
Zone: 4-9
Color: White
Interesting Notes about Gray Dogwood:
A colonizing (spreading) shrub for trouble spots, this dogwood almost goes looking for it. It has several ornamental features, plus it is tolerant of sun or shade, wet or dry soils, and is good for stabilizing soil. Wildlife will use it for food and shelter.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Spring Bloomer
- Focal Point
- Fall Color
- Mass Planting
- Naturalizing
Foliage Color:
- Burgundy
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water