grey dogwood - Cornus racemosa
Photo courtesy of William Hoch www1.uwex.edu/ces/landscapeplants
Photo courtesy of William Hoch www1.uwex.edu/ces/landscapeplants
Common Name: 
grey dogwood
Latin Name: 
Cornus racemosa
Current Height: 
3ft
Cost: 
$25 delivered
Eventual Size at Maturity: 
Height - 12ft Spread - 8ft
Space Requirements: 
4ft from fences, paved surfaces or buildings
Form: 
upright, rounded
Growth Rate: 
fast
Tolerates Standing Water: 
yes
Light Required: 
full sun to ½ shade
Fall Colour: 
red to purple
Flowers: 
lovely white flowers in June
Fruit: 
white clusters of berries on red stems
Wildlife: 
excellent fall food source for songbirds
Shrub Tips: 
a hardy native shrub; good for screening or privacy