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Gray Dogwood
Gray Dogwood
$65.00
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Quantity
Low stock: 10 left
Cornus racemosa
Choose Gray Dogwood for native, wildlife-friendly massing where it can spread and fill in tough ground. The tradeoff is its colonizing habit: this is not the shrub for a tight front-foundation bed or clipped formal hedge.
Buy This If
- You want a native thicket
- Wildlife value matters most
- The site has variable moisture
Skip This If
- You need a tidy specimen
- Suckering will be a problem
- Space is already tight
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B- | It gives a natural, layered look with spring bloom, berries, and fall color, but it reads informal rather than polished. |
| Growth Rate | B+ | It fills in readily once established, especially where suckers are allowed to develop. |
| Maintenance | C+ | Plan on pruning or removing suckers if you need to keep it within a defined area. |
| Deer Resistance | C | This isn't deer-resistant; deer may browse it, especially tender new growth, so protect it where deer pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | D | Its spreading colony habit makes it a poor fit where every foot needs to stay open. |
| Screening Value | B | It can make a useful seasonal screen in a natural border, but it drops leaves in winter. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Gray Dogwood for property edges, restoration-style plantings, and wildlife areas, not tight beds that need a clean, fixed outline.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 10-12 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 10-12 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-8b |
| Spacing | minimum 6 ft x 6 ft |
| Sun | Full sun to shade |
| Moisture | Prefers moist, well-drained soil; tolerates wet and dry sites |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broad rounded; suckers to form colonies |
Customers Usually Ask
Will Gray Dogwood spread?
Yes, it can sucker and form colonies, so give it room or plan to manage the edges.
Is it good for birds?
Yes, the flowers and berries support wildlife, and birds may take the fruit quickly.
Can I plant it by the foundation?
Usually no; choose a smaller, more controlled shrub for foundation planting.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
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.
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.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31284
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