Gray Dogwood (Cornus racemosa)

Gray Dogwood (Cornus racemosa)Estimated Height at Pickup: 2 3, 3 gal A small, hardy dogwood perfect for landscaping it maxes out at 15 but generally stays between 4 8 and can be trained as a bush! Suckering habit and manageable size makes it well suited borders or visual barriers. White fall drupes (berries) attract birds, and late spring flowers support pollinators. Pollination: 2+ individuals needed. Light: Full Sun, Part Sun Shade Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic Soil

Fruit: Red drupes (berries) mature in fall

and fragrant

An excellent moist soil alternative to the wildly invasive multiflora rose

This adaptable

and accessible science​

It is believed that the berries' flavor mellows and matures through the cold season

and may occasionally reach mature size

Fruit: Blue/black drupes (berries) mature in late spring/ early fall

Fruit: Rose hips turn bright red when they ripen in late summer

These are robust and sizable vines

Nuts are high in protein and fat

sandy soils are preferred