Similar in appearance to a number of other shrubby dogwoods, the buds are of two types. The valvate terminal buds are 3/16 - 1/4" long, slightly bulbous and taper to a point, while laterals are valvate, appressed, and 1/8 to 3/16" long. Both types of buds are pubescent and brownish gray.
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