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Cornus amomum



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Cornus amomum
Silky dogwood

A lesser known dogwood that develops into a medium to large rounded shrub with yellowish white flowers and blue drupes.

Habit:Rounded to broad-rounded shrub, open and leggy
Size:6-10' high
Color:Medium dark green
Texture:Medium-fine
Hardiness:Zone 4b USDA
Habitat:Native to the eastern U.S., Maine - Georgia - Minnesota
Family:Cornaceae

 
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