Silky DogwoodCornus amomum
An erect, deciduous shrub that forms a dense cluster of stems usually 6-12' high and wide. Used often for wildlife cover and in restorations. It is well suited for stream bank stabilization and for shrubby thickets adjacent to wooded swamps. Other restorations that it would be suitable for are calcareous fens, lake shotes, marches and wet dunes. This species can be considered for rain gardens with low-salt concentrations. Stressed by drought conditions.
USDA symbol: COOB9
General Information
| Plant Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 to 12 feet |
| Light Exposure | Sun, Part Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Medium, Wet |
| Bloom Color | White |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Very High |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 8 |
| Salt Tolerance | Low |
| Stress Tolerance | General Disturbance |
Pollinator Value: High
| Bloom Months | June to July |
|---|---|
| Larval Host of | Bees |
| Specific Pollinators Hosted | Numerous bee species |
| Pollinator Benefit | Insect Pollinated, Provides Nectar, Supports Generalists |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Erosion Control, Rain Garden, Restoration |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of Conservatism | 6 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Medium |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Slow |
| Soil Stabilization | Deep |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Clonal |
Range
| County | Aitkin, Anoka, Blue Earth, Carver, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Jackson, Kanabec, Le Sueur, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Pine, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Steele, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Winona, Wright |
|---|---|
| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Glaciated Plains, Northern Lakes and Forests, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland |