A native shrub of 4-season beauty, great wildlife value and many ecological functions in otherwise neglected parts of the landscape! The numerous white blossoms unfurl in late spring and are a magnet for pollinators as well as being extremely attractive to the eyes. These are followed by unique blue berries that are a favorite food of wild birds and provide a high fat source of food for them as well as chickens. Edible for humans as well either raw or cooked, though don’t expect them to taste as good as they look! Fall foliage turns striking shades of reds and purples. The show even continues throughout winter with wine-red stems and twigs. These shrubs can tolerate wet soils where many plants languish, and will grow from full shade to full sun making them a very adaptable shrub in the landscape. Overall, Silky Dogwood is a great wildlife shrub that excels in wetland restoration and erosion control!
Zones 4-8
Ships as a dormant bare-root plant
A native shrub of 4-season beauty, great wildlife value and many ecological functions in otherwise neglected parts of the landscape! The numerous white blossoms unfurl in late spring and are a magnet for pollinators as well as being extremely attractive to the eyes. These are followed by unique blue berries that are a favorite food of wild birds and provide a high fat source of food for them as well as chickens. Edible for humans as well either raw or cooked, though don’t expect them to taste as good as they look! Fall foliage turns striking shades of reds and purples. The show even continues throughout winter with wine-red stems and twigs. These shrubs can tolerate wet soils where many plants languish, and will grow from full shade to full sun making them a very adaptable shrub in the landscape. Overall, Silky Dogwood is a great wildlife shrub that excels in wetland restoration and erosion control!
Zones 4-8
Ships as a dormant bare-root plant
