{"product_id":"gray-dogwood-shrub","title":"Gray Dogwood Shrub","description":"\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eCornus racemosa\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe Gray Dogwood is a remarkably tough, adaptable, and highly ornamental native shrub that brings multi-seasonal appeal to a wide variety of landscapes. Known for its clean, upright growth habit and its ability to thrive in challenging conditions, this shrub is a favorite for those seeking a reliable, low-maintenance screen or naturalizing specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIn late spring and early summer, it produces delicate, creamy-white flower clusters that attract a variety of pollinators. As the season progresses into late summer, the flowers give way to distinctive white berries held on bright red stalks a unique color combination that birds find irresistible. When autumn arrives, the foliage shifts to shades of purplish-red, and the remaining stems reveal a subtle, gray-toned bark that adds texture to the winter landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe Ecological Footprint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWildlife Sanctuary:\u003c\/b\u003e A vital resource, offering essential nesting cover and shelter for a variety of songbirds and small mammals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Berry Buffet:\u003c\/b\u003e Produces striking white drupes on red pedicels, providing a high-energy food source for migrating birds in the late summer and autumn months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eErosion Champion:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly effective at stabilizing soil; its suckering nature allows it to form dense thickets that protect slopes and embankments from erosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWetland\/Upland Wonder:\u003c\/b\u003e Extremely versatile, it thrives in both moist, low-lying areas and drier, upland conditions, making it an excellent choice for varied soil types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe Honest Harvest (What to Expect)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Perks:\u003c\/b\u003e Exceptionally hardy and adaptable to diverse soil types, excellent at colonizing and forming thickets, and provides high-contrast visual interest through its berries and foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Caveats:\u003c\/b\u003e Due to its suckering habit, it will naturally spread to form colonies over time; it is best suited for areas where it has room to expand or where naturalizing is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Cornus racemosa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Gray Dogwood, Northern Swamp Dogwood, Panicled Dogwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 10-15 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/b\u003e 10-15 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderate to fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e 20-30+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/b\u003e 4-8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChill Hours:\u003c\/b\u003e *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSun Preference:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Adaptable to a wide range of soils, from moist clay to rocky, dry upland soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/b\u003e Adaptable (5.5-7.5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,11,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderate; drought-tolerant once fully established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,12,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/b\u003e Creamy white; late spring to early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,13,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,13,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFruit Type:\u003c\/b\u003e White berries on red stalks (drupes); late summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,14,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,14,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePollinators:\u003c\/b\u003e *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,15,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Upright, rounded, suckering shrub that forms thickets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,16,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,16,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 6-10 feet apart for thicket formation or hedging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,17,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,17,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLandscape Uses:\u003c\/b\u003e Naturalizing, mass planting, erosion control, wildlife hedges, screening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,18,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,18,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaintenance Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Low; requires little intervention once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHydration:\u003c\/b\u003e Water deeply during the first growing season to encourage strong root development, especially during dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSiting:\u003c\/b\u003e Thrives in a sunny location but maintains good vigor in partial shade; tolerant of diverse conditions, from wet to relatively dry sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMulching:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the root zone to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture, keeping the mulch away from the base of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEstablishment:\u003c\/b\u003e Once established, it is notably drought-tolerant and rarely requires supplemental watering, even in average summer conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/b\u003e To manage the size or density of the thicket, remove one-third of the oldest stems at ground level in late winter. This encourages fresh growth and keeps the shrub rejuvenated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/b\u003e Generally not required in average garden soils; a top-dressing of organic compost in early spring is sufficient to support healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ATM Gardens","offers":[{"title":"1-2ft","offer_id":51658593730855,"sku":"ST07E1","price":41.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-3ft","offer_id":51658593763623,"sku":"ST07E2","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/9094\/0711\/files\/GrayDogwood2.jpg?v=1784310155","url":"https:\/\/atmgardens.com\/products\/gray-dogwood-shrub","provider":"ATM Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}