Silky Dogwood
Cornus amomum
Cornaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced
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Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
6–10 ft
Spread
6-12 ft
Growth Rate
Moderate
Size at 20 yr
7 ft
Lifespan
Moderate
Site Requirements
Light
Sun to Part Shade
Soil Drainage
Wet Tolerant
Soil pH
5.0-7.0
Water
High
Drought Tolerance
Low
Hardiness
Zones 4a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
May to June
Fall Color
Brown, red
Origin
from Massachusetts to Georgia and west into New York and
Watch for this season
Powdery MildewHigh
Active Conidial Spread
Oystershell scaleHigh
Crawler Emergence
Anthracnose (Shade Trees)Moderate
Active Infection & Secondary Spread
Armillaria Root RotModerate
Active Below-ground Growth
+ 2 more — see full disease and pest lists below
Diseases: Regionally Documented (7)
Discula destructiva (dogwood), Kabatiella and Discula spp... Anthracnose Multiple obligate biotrophic fungi (Erysiphales: Erysipha... Powdery Mildew Collar Rot Armillaria spp. — primarily A Armillaria Root Rot Symptom category — not a single disease Branch Canker Symptom category — not a single disease Leaf Spot Symptom category — not a single disease Root Rot
Pests: Regionally Documented (6)
Phenological Calendar
View full calendar (8 stages)
| Stage | Typical Window |
|---|---|
| Bud break BBCH 07 | Feb 15-Mar 15 |
| Leaf emergence BBCH 11 | Mar 1-Apr 1 |
| Bloom start BBCH 61 | Mar 1-Mar 31 |
| Bloom end / petal fall BBCH 69 | Apr 1-Apr 15 |
| Fruit/seed development BBCH 71 | Mar 15-May 31 |
| Fruit/seed maturity BBCH 85 | Jun 1-Aug 31 |
| Leaf drop BBCH 93 | Oct 15-Nov 30 |
| Dormancy BBCH 97 | Nov 15-Feb 28 |
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.