Swida amomum
Swida amomum | silky dogwood
(formerly Cornus amomum)
Silky dogwood is a large deciduous shrub that provides excellent support for tons of wildlife. Flat-topped clusters of creamy white flowers appear in late spring, eventually maturing into pale blue fruits that are quickly consumed by birds. Multiple stems create an informal, rounded form that can grow to reach 5-10’ tall and wide. When grown in full sun, plants produce striking red twigs in spring and lovely red/purple foliage in fall. Can tolerate wet sites and prefers soils that retain moisture. Host plant for blue azure butterflies.
1 gallon pot
Swida amomum | silky dogwood
(formerly Cornus amomum)
Silky dogwood is a large deciduous shrub that provides excellent support for tons of wildlife. Flat-topped clusters of creamy white flowers appear in late spring, eventually maturing into pale blue fruits that are quickly consumed by birds. Multiple stems create an informal, rounded form that can grow to reach 5-10’ tall and wide. When grown in full sun, plants produce striking red twigs in spring and lovely red/purple foliage in fall. Can tolerate wet sites and prefers soils that retain moisture. Host plant for blue azure butterflies.
1 gallon pot
Swida amomum | silky dogwood
(formerly Cornus amomum)
Silky dogwood is a large deciduous shrub that provides excellent support for tons of wildlife. Flat-topped clusters of creamy white flowers appear in late spring, eventually maturing into pale blue fruits that are quickly consumed by birds. Multiple stems create an informal, rounded form that can grow to reach 5-10’ tall and wide. When grown in full sun, plants produce striking red twigs in spring and lovely red/purple foliage in fall. Can tolerate wet sites and prefers soils that retain moisture. Host plant for blue azure butterflies.
1 gallon pot
The conservation-grade shrubs offered by our nursery are produced by a regional grower with decades of experience growing plants for conservation and restoration. These shrubs are seed propagated from wild seeds collected within ecoregion 59 (Northeastern Coastal Zone) and are regionally-adapted to growing in our area. They are genetically diverse, maintaining the same characteristics of plants growing in the wild.