Cornus amomum

Common Name
Silky dogwood
Scientific Name
Cornus amomum
Ground Cover
No
Evergreen
No
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Max Height (ft)
12.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Additional Info

Plant NOVA Natives lists this species as particularly popular with the non-native honeybees

Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Grassland Species
Yes
Riparian Buffer Species?
Yes
Riparian Buffer Zones
SF
RT
Deer Resitant
No
Low Maintenance
No
Good Choice for Public Spaces
Yes
Recommended for
Birds
Berries and fruits
Container garden
Erosion control
Fall colors
Flowering understory
Hedges, privacy screening
Mass planting
Ornamental/specimen
Rain garden
Streams, ponds, wetlands
Woodlands and woods edges
Tolerates
Allelopathic plants
Salt
Wet conditions
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Supports Pollinators
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Species-specific links
Digital Atlas of the Virginia Flora - Species Account
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox - Species Account
Additional links
Plant NoVA Natives: Commercial Landscaping with Native Plants
Plant NoVA Natives: Trees for Bees List
Plant NoVA Natives: Gardening for Bees