Cornus racemosa-Gray dogwood

Description

Another thicket forming species of dogwood that will make a naturalistic looking drift. A good choice for a piece of the landscape that needs to be occupied by a wildlife friendly shrub. Fruit is white in color and comes out a bit earlier than other dogwoods. Attractive red colored fruit stems hang on after the fruit disappears. Fruit said to be consumed by at least 100 species of song birds. Also said to be a preferred browse for deer (isn’t everything?!), which may or may not be a good thing. Maybe this could be used to feed the deer instead of your garden or other plants? Will live in sun to part shade, dry to moist soils.

18″-24″ high, 3 gallon pots; $30 each