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Flower colour
Flower style:
Plumes/draping clustersFoliage colour
Foliage style:
OvalInterest colour
Interest:
BarkSun
Partial shade
Shade
Well drained
Moist well drained
Moist
Aquatic
Bog/marginal
Hardiness
Zone
0
Plant size:
3m
4m
Cornus amomum
Silky dogwood
Scientific family:
CornaceaeType:
ShrubOrigin:
North America: Eastern USALifecycle:
DeciduousGarden style:
Cottage/informalPosition:
Focal/architectural, border or banks/slopesCharacteristics:
Autumn colour, colourful bark and winter colourSoil:
Clay, loam or sandpH:
Acid, alkaline or neutralAspect:
South, east or westExposure:
Exposed or shelteredShape:
BushyMaintenance:
Little or no maintenanceAdditional use:
CulinaryTime 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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Sow Plant out Flower Harvest
by Pete
Last updated 30 Jan 2012
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