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Gray Dogwood

Cornus Racemosa

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Overview

The Gray Dogwood, Cornus racemosa, is a deciduous shrub native to North America, offering multi-season appeal. It generally reaches 10-15 feet in height with a similar spread. Notable for its gray stems, greenish-white flowers bloom in late spring, followed by white berries that attract birds. Leaves turn purplish-red in fall. Prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soils. Ideal for naturalized areas. Hardy in zones 3-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 4–11Type Shrub, TreeClimate Alpine
Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — greenish-white flowers bloom in late spring
Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — with leaves growing up to 4 inches longGray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — though it prefers well-drained loamy soilsGray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — Typically reaching a height of 10 to 15 feet with a similar spreadGray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — gaining several feet per year under optimal conditionsGray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — Its medium to rapid growth rateGray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soils+38

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
4–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Cornaceae
Climate
Alpine

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Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — greenish-white flowers bloom in late spring
Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — with leaves growing up to 4 inches long
Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — though it prefers well-drained loamy soils
Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — Typically reaching a height of 10 to 15 feet with a similar spread
Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — gaining several feet per year under optimal conditions
Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — Its medium to rapid growth rate
Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soils
Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — The Gray Dogwood, Cornus racemosa, is a deciduous shrub native to North America, offering multi-season appeal
Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — is a deciduous shrub indigenous to North America
Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — scientifically named Cornus racemosa
Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — Ideal for naturalized areas
Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — the Gray Dogwood thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to a variety of soil conditions
Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — followed by white berries that attract birds
Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — which provide a valuable food source for local wildlife
Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — Leaves turn purplish-red in fall
Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — Notable for its gray stems
Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — It is also highly resistant to disease and pests
Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — these give way to white-to-blue berries
Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — with minimal pruning requirements
Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — which assures longevity and sustainability in a landscape plan
Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — presenting a dusty green hue that transitions to a striking red-purple in the fall
Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — especially birds.<br><br>The Gray Dogwood is low maintenance
Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — Late spring to early summer witnesses the emergence of petite white flowers arranged in dense clusters
Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — It generally reaches 10-15 feet in height with a similar spread
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