Silky Dogwood Tree Cornus amomum Bare Root Starter | 12–24 in | Native Shrub

About This Plant

Silky Dogwood (Cornus amomum) is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub valued for creamy white flower clusters, bluish-purple berries, and reddish-purple stems. It thrives in moist conditions and serves as a wildlife-friendly addition to rain gardens, naturalized landscapes, stream banks, and erosion control. This listing is a bare root starter plant, approximately 12–24 inches tall.

What You Will Receive

✔️ 1 live Silky Dogwood bare root starter plant ✔️ Height: approximately 12–24 inches ✔️ Shipped bare root (no nursery pot or foliage) ✔️ Healthy, established starter plant ✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information

Common Name: Silky Dogwood
Botanical Name: Cornus amomum
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Growth Stage: Bare root starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate to high; prefers consistently moist soil
Mature Height: 6–12 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 4–8
Container Friendly: Yes (while young)

Care Tip

Plant your bare root Silky Dogwood as soon as possible after arrival and water thoroughly. It performs best in consistently moist soils and is an excellent choice for rain gardens, pond edges, and other damp landscape areas.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

Please review our Shipping Policy and Return & Refund Policy before purchasing.