Cornus obliqua (Blue-Fruited Dogwood / Pale Dogwood / Swamp Dogwood)

Cornus obliqua (Blue-Fruited Dogwood / Pale Dogwood / Swamp Dogwood) is a medium to large-sized deciduous shrub found in moist lowland areas but grows well in normal soil conditions. Common in natural areas this species is uncommon in landscaping but has found a home in several suburban gardens.  White flowers give way to berry-like drupes that change from white to blue as they ripen in late summer; attractive to birds.  Fall color can be impressive with red-purple leaves. Sun Exposure Prairie/Savanna Soil Conditions Wet Mesic, Mesic Height 8'-15' Flower Color White Flower Time May, June Frequently Asked Questions Why Purchase From Natural Communities Native Plants? What Native Plants Should I Buy? What Can I Expect: Shipping/Free Local Pick Up? What Are Your Plant Sizes?    Why Plant Natives? Photo 1: By Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz [CC BY-SA 4.0  (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], from Wikimedia Commons