Silky Dogwood Other Flowering Trees Mulching: Mulch the root zone

Mulching: Mulch the root zone to moderate soil moisture and reduce weeds without piling mulch against the stems

and tough spots

Its branchlets taper like fern fronds

Leaves are smaller than typical trident maple foliage

Landscape Versatility: Fits specimen plantings

Silky Dogwood Other Flowering Trees Mulching: Mulch the root zoneSilky Dogwood (Cornus amomum) Silky Dogwood is a native deciduous shrub that shines in places where moisture and seasonal change are part of the plan. It fills in quickly with a multi stem, thicket forming habit that helps create privacy, soften edges, and stabilize wet ground. In late spring, creamy white flower clusters brighten the canopy, then porcelain blue fruits add a cool color accent in late summer. When you want a natural looking shrub with