Cornus racemosa

Gray Dogwood, Gray-stemmed Dogwood, Panicled Dogwood

Family: Cornaceae Dogwood


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 8B
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Erosion control, hedge, massing, standard, woodland garden, winter interest
Height 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Spread 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color White
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive, naturalizing