The Dogwood produces white blooms from May to June and prefers full sun to part shade. The shrub tolerates city air pollution as well as a wide range of soil conditions, including both moist and somewhat dry soils. Distinctively red stems provide an appealing contrast to small white berry clusters that form after summer flowers drop. Leaves turn dusky purplish-red in fall.

↕️ 10-15 ft. ↔️ 10-15 ft.

FUN FACTS

Dogwood attracts 4 specialist bees, 118 Lepidoptera caterpillars, mammals, and butterflies. The shrub provides cover for wildlife, nest sites for birds, and pollen/nectar production. Nearly 20 species of birds consume the fall fruit of the Gray Dogwood, including Northern Flicker, Downy Woodpecker, Northern Cardinal, and Eastern Bluebird.

MAINTENANCE

Will spread to form thickets if root suckers are not removed.