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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