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roughleaf dogwood

roughleaf dogwood

Cornus drummondii

shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 4a – Zone 9b

A native deciduous shrub with rough, textured leaves and small white flowers followed by white drupes that attract birds. Excellent for naturalizing and wildlife gardens.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
6–20′ tall × 6–20′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low

Flood Tolerance

low
Zone 4aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b

pH Range

4.57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 7.5

Soil Texture

Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFallWinter

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Central and eastern North America

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Function & Care

wildlife benefithedgerowerosion controlwindbreak
Coppicing

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, sucker