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reseednursery@gmail.comDeciduous Tree • $11, Gallon Pot
| Height | 10 to 12 ft |
| Spacing | 4 to 6 ft |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Soil Moisture | Medium to Wet |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | May, June |
| Companion Plantings | Swamp Buttercup, Marsh Marigold, Red Columbine |
| Special Attributes |    |
Cornus obliqua
There are numerous dogwoods native to Louisville/Southern Indiana in addition to the more common Flowering White Dogwood, and all are wildlife powerhouses. Many pollinators seek nectar and pollen from the showy Viburnum-like flower clusters in spring, including many types of bees, flies, butterflies, skippers, and even wasps, and Cornus spp. are host to over 100 native butterfly and moth species in the Louisville/Southern Indiana area. In the fall, the nutritious berries are highly sought out by birds, and the trees themselves provide that valuable and often neglected “understory layer,” which is often missing in home landscapes. In addition to birds, squirrels, chipmunks, white-footed mice, racoons, and even turtles have been observed feeding on the berries, which are high in fat and calories.
Per the common name, this plant is found growing naturally along the edges of swamps, marshes, fens, in damp woodlands, etc., but can adapt to medium garden conditions; however, supplemental waterings may be required until this plant becomes established or during extended periods of drought. This was previously considered a sub-species of Silky Dogwood (Cornus amomum) but has since been reclassified as its own species, and it still sometimes goes by that common name, in addition to Pale Dogwood.
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