Cornus racemosa

AKA Swida racemosa
Panicles of white flowers in late spring lead to 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

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
3-4 m

SPREAD:
3-4 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

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.

Additional Notes about Gray Dogwood:

Native to Ontario and parts of North America.

Larval host for a plethora of butterflies and moths, including the Spring Azure and Summer Azure. The flowers produce nectar for butterflies, bees, moths and other insects. The high-fat berries are enjoyed by over 100 species of birds, as well as large and small mammals.