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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
$22.50
2gal
$31.50
3gal
$39.75
7gal
$156.00
7gal Clump Low Inventory
$195.00
B&B in Container Clump
$285.00
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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:3-4 m
  • Spread:3-4 m
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Fast
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Berries
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Low Maintenance
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.