Cornus amomum

Usually found in wetlands, the azure blue berries are distinctive. The common name silky dogwood refers to hairs on the twigs and leaf undersides.

Native Plant of the Month

October 2005

Cotyledons are large, but not distictive.

R. Parker

Common Name(s):

silky dogwood

Type:

Native

Shrubs, Trees

Moisture:

Moist
Wet

Light:

Sun
Part Sun
Part Shade

Showy fruit
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