Cornus drummondiiIndiana NativeIndiana Native
Roughleaf Dogwood

 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Yellow (Yellowish white.)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Dark green, elliptic/oval)
 Stem Notes:
Reddish Brown
 Fruit Notes:
White
 Ultimate Height:
6-25 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
6-16 feet
 Bloom Times:
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Water Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Adaptable, but prefers moist soils.
 Range:
Ontario to Florida, west to Iowa, Kansas, and Texas
 Maintenance:
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Similar to C. amomum but pubescent. White pith on two-year-old stems. Leaves are hairy above with thicker, softer pubescence below and about 5 vein pairs.
 Ecological Functions:
 Purdue Plant Doctor
Parts and Problems of Dogwood
  Special Characteristics:
  • Native 172

    • Additional Information

    Very similar to C. amomum.

    Other plants like this Cornus drummondii (Roughleaf Dogwood)

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