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Swida amomum

silky dogwood (Cornus amomum)

This shrubby dogwood has a round, bushy form, producing white flowers followed by blue berries beloved by birds. It easily tolerates shade, but in full sun the twigs and branches turn deep red. With red/purple fall foliage, this shrub is attractive during every season.

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Height: 3-8 ft
Spread: 3-6 ft
Hardiness Zone: 4-8


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

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


North American Distribution


silky dogwood - Swida amomum from Native Plant Trust
silky dogwood - Swida amomum from Native Plant Trust
silky dogwood - Swida amomum from Native Plant Trust