Description

An underutilized and quite showy shrub for general garden or massing use; white flowers in spring, white berries in fall on showy red stems, and good fall color; very adaptable, but suckers profusely

Landscape Attributes

Geauga Gray Dogwood is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

Geauga Gray Dogwood is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Geauga Gray Dogwood will grow to be about 8 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. It has a low canopy, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.

This shrub performs well in both full sun and full shade. It is an amazingly adaptable plant, tolerating both dry conditions and even some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selection of a native North American species.