Common Names: Roughleaf Dogwood, Drummond’s Dogwood, Rough-leaf Dogwood
Synonyms: Cornus priceae, Swida priceae
Roughleaf Dogwood is a native dogwood species that’s quite common in Texas. It’s known for forming lovely thickets and can grow up to 6-15 feet tall and wide, especially in moist to wet areas. The plant’s elliptical to rough oval leaves are what lend it its charming common name.
Come spring, it produces tiny yellowish-white flowers that bloom in flat-topped clusters. After the flowering season, clusters of white drupes appear, maturing in late summer. These fruits, sometimes surpassing the flowers in terms of beauty, are attractive to birds. The twigs are a lovely reddish-brown hue; in the fall, the color transforms into stunning shades of purple and red.
Roughleaf Dogwoods are generally easy to grow in medium to wet soils, thriving in full sun to partial shade. They’re quite adaptable and can handle a variety of soil types, even those that are less than ideal, and can provide good erosion control. In their natural habitat, they can even spread through underground stems, forming impressive colonies that add charm to any landscape.
Nectar Source Plant: Butterflies, Bees, Insects
Fruit Food Source: Birds
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Height: 6’-15’ Spread 6’-15’ Bloom: May-June Light: Full Sun-Dappled Shade Water: Low-Medium Zone: 5-9 Origin: Eastern and Central U.S., Ontario, Canada
