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Cornus racemosa

Gray Dogwood

A vigorous, dense selection which is useful for screening and stabilizing slopes. The gray bark stands out in the winter season and the gray-green foliage turns to purplish-red in the fall. They produce red-stemmed white berries, adding late-season interest.

  • »  White, panicled flowers produce white berries in the fall
  • »  Grayish-red, young branches provide contrast in the winter
  • »  Foliage turns purple in the fall
  • »  Grows well in wet soils
  • »  Excellent for stabilizing slopes
  • »  Bloom Time: May

1gal
$20.85
2gal
$29.85
3gal
$38.25
7gal
$144.00
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:3-4 m
  • Spread:3-4 m
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
Full Shade
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Spring
Habit
Clumping
Spreading
Upright
Foliage Color
Gray
Green
Landscape uses
Naturalizing
Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Cornus racemosa

Native to Ontario and parts of North America.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cornus racemosa

A vigorous shrub tolerating many different soil and light conditions. Suckering freely, it is excellent for re-naturalization. Typically grown as a shrub, it can also be grown into a tree form.