For the easiest care it is best used for naturalizing in areas where it has room to spread or for hedges in controlled areas.
Cornus racemosa
Gray Dogwood
Tips for Homeowners:
If shrubs get too big the stems can be cut back to the ground.
Rate this Plant:
As is almost typical for any dogwood this shrub will provide ornamental features for every season. It has beautiful spring flowers, attractive leaves and berries in summer, vibrant fall color, and the bark and stem colors in the winter are very showy.
- Gray bark and red stems provide winter interest
- Ideal for naturalizing with little or no care
- Creamy white flowers in spring
Height: 10-15 ft
Spread: 10-15 ft
Zone: 2-8
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
- Winter Interest
- Fall Color
- Naturalizing
- Mass Planting
- Attractive fruit
- Low Maintenance
- Specimen
- Ground Cover
- Spring Bloomer
- Native
Foliage Color:
- Gray
- Green
- Red
- Purple
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Full Shade
- Partial Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained