Silky Dogwood Tree – Cornus amomum Bare Root Starter | 12–24 Inches Tall | Native Wildlife Shrub | Easy to Grow

Add a versatile native shrub to your landscape with this live Silky Dogwood (Cornus amomum) bare root starter, approximately 12–24 inches tall. This multi-stemmed deciduous shrub is prized for its clusters of creamy white flowers, attractive bluish-purple berries, and striking reddish-purple stems that provide year-round interest. A favorite of birds, butterflies, and other wildlife, Silky Dogwood is an excellent choice for rain gardens, naturalized landscapes, stream banks, and erosion control. This hardy native shrub thrives in moist conditions and is easy to grow with minimal maintenance. You will receive a healthy bare root plant similar in size and condition to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Silky Dogwood bare root starter tree
✔️ 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.