Cornus sericea var. sericea

SHRUB, Full sun, part shade, shade, Jun, White flowers and fruits, 8′ tall

North American Range: Throughout range, except Southeast

Nebraska Range: Statewide

Soil type:  Rich, fertile, including swampy or boggy

Moisture:  Wet to medium

Uses and Description:

Rain gardens, shorelines, pond margins, wetland restoration, Attracts birds and butterflies. Showy red stems provide winter interest. Tolerant of deer, erosion, clay soil, temporary flooding.