Gray Dogwood
Cornus racemosa
Botanical plate of Cornus racemosa — Curtis-style illustration.
Cornus racemosa, the northern swamp dogwood, gray dogwood, or panicle dogwood, is a shrubby plant native to southeastern Canada and the northeastern United States. It is a member of the dogwood genus Cornus and the family Cornaceae.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Cornus racemosa |
| Family | Cornaceae |
| Height | 6-12 ft |
| Bloom time | Jun |
| Sun | Full sun to part shade |
| Moisture | Dry to wet |
| Soil | Any |
| Wildlife value | White berries on red pedicels - a fall signature; heavy bird use |
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Image Credits
- Elbert L. Little, Jr., of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, and others (Public domain)
- Mitternacht90 at English Wikipedia (Public domain)