Roughleaf Dogwood
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Cornus drummondii
Cornus drummondii, also known as rough-leaved dogwood, is a native dogwood species common in Texas and known to form thickets. It can grow up to 6-15 feet tall and wide, primarily in moist to wet locations. The elliptical to rough oval leaves above and below give the plant its common name.
In late spring, this plant produces tiny yellowish-white flowers in flat-topped clusters. The flowers resemble gray dogwood (Cornus racemosa) and lack the showy bracts of flowering dogwood (Cornus florida). These flowers are followed by clusters of white drupes that mature in late summer. The fruit is attractive to birds and is often considered more ornamental than the flowers. Twigs are reddish-brown. The fall color varies but may include quality shades of purple and red.
On average, rough-leaved dogwoods are easy to cultivate in medium to wet soils in full sun to partial shade. They are tolerant of a wide range of soils, including poor ones. In the wild, they can spread by underground stems to form large colonies.
Nectar Source Plant: Snout Butterfly ( Libytheana carinenta)
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Height: 6’-15’
Spread 6’-15’
Bloom: May-June
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Low, Medium
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: Eastern United States
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
