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This is a compact selection of our native silky dogwood. Pollinators love the summer flowers, and it is an outstanding plant for bioswales and rain gardens. Outstanding fall color gives it multi-season ornamental appeal. Tolerates black walnut.
| Dimensions | 4 × 4 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cornus obliqua 'Powell Gardens' PP#27,873 |
| Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green, Red |
| Height | 4-5' |
| Width/Spread | 4-5' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Moist, Wet |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Uses | Borders, Containers, Foundations, Specimen |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Compact, Fall interest, Native, Winter Interest |
