Grey Dogwood

STATS:

Native shrub

Light— sun, part shade, shade

Height— 10-15 ft (slow growth rate)

Spread— 10-15 ft

Bloom Time— May-Jun

Bloom Colour— white, green

Fragrant— yes

Fruit— white

Leaf— grayish-green

Autumn Foliage— reddish-purple

Tolerates— will adapt to drier sites… use as erosion control… deer tolerant

Native Habitat— thickets; river bank woods; wet to dry, low, open areas

CARE:

Water— medium

Soil— moist

Pruning— optional… can be cut to ground if too large or woody

Pests and diseases— resistant to most

BENEFITS:

Wildlife value— berries are relished by many bird species & mammals… forage plant for white-tailed deer

Attracts— birds, butterflies
-over 100 bird species, including Northern Cardinal, Northern Flicker, & Eastern Bluebird

-larval host for Spring Azure (butterfly)

Supports Conservation Biological Control— attracts predatory or parasitoid insects that prey upon pest insects