Silky Dogwood is a native deciduous shrub prized for its creamy white spring flowers, blue-white berries, reddish stems, and strong wildlife value. Naturally found near wetlands, streams, and moist edges, it is excellent for rain gardens, naturalized borders, erosion control, and native landscape plantings. Tough, adaptable, and highly beneficial for birds and pollinators, it is a strong choice for low-maintenance New England landscapes.
Key Features
Native shrub with strong wildlife value
Creamy white spring flowers
Blue-white berries that attract birds
Reddish stems add winter interest
Excellent for moist areas, rain gardens, and naturalized plantings
Specs
Mature Height: 6–10 ft Mature Width: 6–10 ft Sun: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering and fruiting in full sun) Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Zone: 4a; 4b; 5a; 5b; 6a; 6b; 7a; 7b; 8a Form: Rounded / multi-stemmed / suckering
Spacing Guidance
6–8 ft spacing for naturalized plantings 5–6 ft spacing for screening or wildlife borders 6–10 ft off structures
Privacy & Screening: Many varieties grow dense and full, making them ideal for natural hedges and property boundaries.
Seasonal Color & Texture: From evergreen foliage to flowering varieties, shrubs provide visual interest in every season.
Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England
At Pro Growers of New England, our shrubs are grown and maintained locally to perform in true New England conditions. From flowering varieties to evergreen foundation plants, each shrub is properly spaced, pruned, and cared for to develop strong root systems and balanced structure before it ever reaches your landscape.
Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.
Not only was the hard-to-find honeysuckle plant I wanted beautifully healthy, but Chris made the extra effort to choose the healthiest plant of those available AND gently disentangle the vines from one another, give me a cart-ride back to my car and carefully load my prize find into my car. I will definitely look here for future plants. Many thanks!
Arrived on time. Did a clean and complete installation of our new tree. They also were able to answer a few questions as well. Very satisfied with the experience.
Installation Service
Ronni Hass
Outstanding shrubs and insallation
Miss Kim Lilac
Craig Lawrence
Ordered online and came the next day. Exactly what I was looking for. Tree was in great shape.
Ivory Silk® Tree Lilac
Anonymous
LOVE IT
Plant looks great in my garden
Brandon Arborvitae
Growzone Finder
It helps us recommend plants that are best for your local climate, based on your growing zone. Also, because we ship plants based on when they are best for your local climate, it allows us to give you a more accurate estimate of when your order will ship.
