Cornus amomum

Flower colour

Flower style:
Plumes/draping clusters

Foliage colour

Foliage style:
Oval

Interest colour

Interest:
Bark

Sun

Partial shade

Shade

Well drained

Moist well drained

Moist

Aquatic

Bog/marginal

Hardiness

Zone
0
Plant size:
3m
Cornus amomum (Silky dogwood) size and shape
4m
Graphical representation of Cornus amomum (Silky dogwood) size and shape
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Cornus amomum

Silky dogwood
Scientific family:
Cornaceae
Type:
Shrub
Origin:
North America: Eastern USA
Lifecycle:
Deciduous
Garden style:
Cottage/informal
Position:
Focal/architectural, border or banks/slopes
Characteristics:
Autumn colour, colourful bark and winter colour
Soil:
Clay, loam or sand
pH:
Acid, alkaline or neutral
Aspect:
South, east or west
Exposure:
Exposed or sheltered
Shape:
Bushy
Maintenance:
Little or no maintenance
Additional use:
Culinary
Time to maturity:
5-10 years
Description:
A shrub truly for all seasons: Cornus amomum has clusters of white flowers on dark green foliage in spring and early summer, metallic grey berries in late summer and early autumn, orange, red and purple leaves in autumn followed by purple winter shoots.

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