Name                           Gray Dogwood
Scientific  Name           Cornus racemosa
Wildlife Value                 High   
Average height             8’
Origin                            Native
Shade Tolerance           Tolerant
Drought Tolerance         Fair
Growth Rate                  Moderate
Fruit                               White berry
Special Characteristics   has red pedicels in late summer
Seedling Size                 12”-18” 
 
General Description: Adapts well to sun or moderately shaded locations. It has creamy white flowers in the spring followed by white inedible berries in the summer. It tends to sucker if in open areas. It can be pruned into a small tree with the taller grown plants. Has a deep maroon color in the fall.
 
Pests: Frequently infested with leaf spot.
 
Uses: In naturalistic plantings.