Silky Dogwood
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Silky dogwood (Cornus amomum) Silky dogwood The Silky dogwood shrub is a species native to eastern North America ranging from Ontario and Quebec south to Arkansas and Georgia. This deciduous shrub's size spans from more than 12 feet to 6 feet tall. The Silky dogwood can tolerate full sun, partial sun/shade, or full shade. The shrub can survive in several different soil types ranging from well-drained acidic soil to alkaline wet soil. For ornamental interest, the dogwood blossoms in spring with showy fruit and flowers, and has vibrant fall colors. Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) Ninebark The Common Ninebark is a deciduous shrub with beautiful foliage, peeling bark, and white cup-shaped flowers. It is native to the eastern United States ranging from the midwest to the east coast. Ninebark grows 5 to 10 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide. The shrub can tolerate full sun and partial sun/shade. The summer cup- shaped flower heads attract birds, bees, and butterflies. The shrub is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. Buttonbush (CEphalanthus occiDEntalis) Buttonbush Buttonbush is a great shrub for naturalizing in wet areas. The round fragrant flower clusters during the summer months attract butterflies, and over 24 species of birds. It is native to the eastern United States. Buttonbush grows to be between 5 and 10 feet tall, and can tolerate full sun and partial sun/shade. For ornamental interest, the shrub produces beautiful white summer blossoms and persistent fruit/seeds. Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) Elderberry The Elderberry shrub has many common names such as black elderberry, common elder, and black elder. It is native to a large area of North America, east of the Rocky Mountains. The shrub has soft, smooth, gray-brownish bark, with showy white flowers in the spring. Edible purplish-black fruit ripens in drooping clusters during the late summer. Elderberry shrubs can grow to be 12 feet tall, and can tolerate full sunlight and moist and dry soil. Silky Willow (Salix sEricEa) Silky Willow Silky Willow is a tree or large shrub, great for planting along a stream banks, ponds, bogs, and wet areas. Native to North America, the perennial tree grows between 6 and 12 feet tall. It can tolerate shaded areas or full sun, and moist or wet soil. Honey bees are attracted to the Silky Willow's yellow and green blooms which are present in the month of May, and fruits during the month of June. The Silky Willow also has beautiful fall colors during the autumn months. Live Staking Strategies If planting native vegetation without grading the slope, start planting native trees 5' from the edge of bank; regardless of slope. Plant live stakes every 3’ along the water’s edge. Only plant in rows as high as the soil is saturated. Soil may still slough off but as plants grow, the root mass will begin to hold the soil together. Optimal time of year: dormant season or October-March..