Cornus obliqua
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Cornus obliqua

Pale Dogwood · Silky dogwood · Narrow-leaved Dogwood

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
5–32 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 4–8
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Observations
3

Description

Source: leafsnap

Cornus obliqua, the blue-fruited dogwood, silky dogwood, or pale dogwood, is a flowering shrub of eastern North America in the dogwood family, Cornaceae. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of Cornus amomum, which is also known as silky dogwood. It was first described in 1820 by Constantine Samuel Rafinesque. It is in the subgenus Kraniopsis.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

Cornus amomum subsp. obliqua is native to habitats such as forest understories and rocky areas, where it grows in natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can adapt to full sun or full shade, demonstrating its versatile and hardy nature.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–32.2°C

Cornus amomum subsp. obliqua is highly adaptable to a variety of climates, whether in very hot summers or cold winters. Nonetheless, it has a preferred temperature range for healthy growth. If temperatures rise too far, the plant can experience heat and humidity stress that may kill it. In areas where temperatures near the lower limit of its cold tolerance, providing insulation is important to protect the plant.

Ideal temperature: 5–32.2°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Timing is important when fertilizing Cornus amomum subsp. obliqua. Apply fertilizer in early spring and then every month through early summer. Fertilizer encourages attractive blooms and supplies energy during both dormant and active growth periods.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Cornus
Family
Cornaceae
Hardiness Zone
4-8
Mature Height
1.83 m to 3.66 m
Mature Spread
2.13 m to 3.05 m
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 0.76 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall

Tags (7)

Common Names (3)

en Pale Dogwood
en Silky dogwood
en Narrow-leaved Dogwood