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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

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) — offering a blend of utility and aesthetic appeal for landscape design
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Cornus Racemosa
Cornus Racemosa
Cornus Racemosa
Cornus Racemosa
Cornus Racemosa
Cornus Racemosa
Cornus Racemosa
Cornus Racemosa
Cornus Racemosa
Cornus Racemosa
Cornus Racemosa
Cornus Racemosa
Cornus Racemosa
Cornus Racemosa
Cornus Racemosa
Cornus Racemosa
Cornus Racemosa
Cornus Racemosa
Cornus Racemosa

Photograph: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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