Horticulture/Cornus amomum

Cornus amomumSwamp Dogwood Cornus amomum form 01.JPG Cornus amomum Shrub Grows in very wet soils Stakes Tolerates coppicing and cutbacks Insect pollenated The Swamp Dogwood (Cornus amomum) is a shrub native to eastern North America, commonly found in wetlands and along streambanks. It is rarely planted in gardens, but is useful for stabilizing stream and river banks. Other common names include: Kinnikinnik, Silky Cornel, Blueberry Cornel, Red Osier, Redbrush, Red Willow, Rose Willow and Squaw Bush. Description A large, suckering shrub with dark reddish bark. Growing Conditions Wet soils, but not in standing water. Uses thumb|right|300 px|flowersUsed to anchor stream banks and for bird and wildlife habitat. Generally a bit wild for garden situations unless regularly cut to the ground to maintain a neat form. Maintenance Tolerates cutback cultivation. Propagation Propagated by stakes. Pests and Diseases References 7.12.13