Cornus asperifolia var. drummondii

Also called Rough-Leaved Dogwood

AKA Swida drummondii
Oval, green leaves have a rough topside and downy underside
Flowers are similar in appearance to Cornus racemosa
Clusters of white drupes mature in late summer
Twigs are reddish-brown in colour
Fall colour has varying shades of purple and red
Bloom Time: May to June

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
2-4 m

SPREAD:
2-4 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

More commonly used in a natural planting in a moist location where the plants can spread and form thickets. Its ornamental value is minimal.

Additional Notes about Roughleaf Dogwood:

Native to Ontario

Larval host for native moths, including the Fragile White Carpet Moth. The flowers produce nectar and pollen for native bees and butterflies, and the fruit (drupe) provides high-fat food for some 40 species of birds as well as small mammals.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average

ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Berries

FLOWERING TIME:
Spring

LANDSCAPE USES:
Naturalizing
Roadside planting