For the easiest care it is best used for naturalizing in areas where it has room to spread or for hedges in controlled areas.
Cornus racemosa 'Huron™'
Gray Dogwood
Tips for Homeowners:
This shrub will want to spread! The off-shoots (known as suckers) will have to have be controlled regularly if you don't want them in more formal settings.
Rate this Plant:
The new stems that emerge in spring are pink that mature to a silvery color. The attractive gray green leaves turns an intense red in the fall.
- Dwarf, rounded habit
- Excellent deep red fall color
- Creamy white flowers and white fruit
Height: 4-6 ft
Spread: 4-6 ft
Zone: 4-7
Color: White
Interesting Notes about Gray Dogwood:
A colonizing (spreading) shrub for trouble spots, this dogwood almost goes looking for it. It has several ornamental features, plus it is tolerant of sun or shade, wet or dry soils, and is good for stabilizing soil. Wildlife will use it for food and shelter.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Spring Bloomer
- Great Foliage
- Fall Color
- Naturalizing
- Mass Planting
- Attractive fruit
- Summer Bloomer
Foliage Color:
- Green
- Burgundy
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
Habit:
- Upright
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water