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Swida racemosa

gray dogwood (Cornus racemosa)

This shrubby dogwood will form dense thickets over time and is an excellent wildlife plant, offering plenty of cover for nesting birds. Small flowers appear in clusters followed by white fruits that pop against the showy red stem. Perfect for naturalizing or fencerows.

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Height: 3-8 ft
Spread: 3-8 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-8


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Wet
Ecoregion
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Fruit
• Fall Foliage
• Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Bees
• Host Plant
• Attracts Songbirds
• Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
• Salt Tolerant
• Urban Environment
• Compaction Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Naturalize
• Hedge/screening
• Rain Garden
• Massing
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• White Fruit
• Red to Purple Fall Foliage


North American Distribution


gray dogwood - Swida racemosa from Native Plant Trust
gray dogwood - Swida racemosa from Native Plant Trust
gray dogwood - Swida racemosa from Native Plant Trust