What is the silk dogwood?

Silky Dogwood, or Cornus amomum, is a decorative shrub with flat white flowers that, unlike striking flowers of the flowering dogwood. This deciduous plant grows in the United States south as in Florida and to Michigan, with samples found in Wisconsin, Tennessee and Ohia. It can grow in height up to 10 feet (3 m) and spread, making it a common choice as a wind turning for agricultural areas. The spread of the behavior of silk dogwood creates a thicket when the plants are grown together. For this reason, it is sometimes used to improve the habitat of wild animals or to prevent soil erosion. Silky Dogwood is usually found in USDA 4-8 zones, often growing wild in humid areas such as stream beds. This shrub has a tall but rounded shape in full growth. Its leaves are dark green pointed ovals, representing a prominent veining curve it towards the leaf point. In autumn, the leaves could turn red or purple. Its flowers attract themwhich types of butterflies, such as a captain for silver silver silver silver. The fruit of the silk dogwood, which is initially white, but becomes a lavender or blue color in ripeness, enjoys squirrels, birds and other wild animals.

This plant will tolerate shady conditions, but it works badly in the dry. It will be well in full sun or partial shadow. Often watering the silk dogwood will help ensure its survival. The ideal pH soil for silk dogwood is between 5.0 and 7.0.

Dogwoods tend to grow up to 24 inches (61 cm) per year. If the span control is required, the plant may be trimmed after flowering. Any dead leaves should be cropped immediately.

It is best to plant this shrub after the last frost in the spring. When planting several silk donuts, it may be useful to use to protect plants or landscapeadjustments. Otherwise, they could be damaged by grazing wilderness before they are fully introduced. This shrub is seriously influenced by disease or insects. It is possible that the growth rate of dogwood will be somewhat slowed by the presence of conditions such as a twig or insect damage.