Silky Dogwood Bush/Tree, Young, Well Rooted, 12+ inches tall

Description: Silky Dogwood Bush/Tree, Young, Well Rooted, 12+ inches tall Please be sure to see my other items for sale by clicking here: HERE! Ryder’s Plants UNIQUE PLANTS SHRUBS AND TREES WE ARE A REAL FAMILY RUN NURSERY…...in the heart of historic Bucks County, PA. We do this from a passion and true love for the Earth, the outdoors and especially for the Trees and Plants! Customer satisfaction is our primary goal in sales! Please meet myself, my wife and my son as shown Thanksgiving Day 2023! Our communication is great. Our plants are healthy. We have great prices. We really care about people. And we've been doing this now for long enough to know what works! CLICK HERE to check out our Ebay feedback rating! Tree shipped will be 12+ inches tall and may be dormant with no leaves and/or come bare root if shipped in the colder season. It can be planted anytime as long as the ground is not frozen. The silky dogwood tree, scientifically known as Cornus amomum, is a versatile and attractive native tree with a range of features and benefits. Known for its silky, smooth-textured leaves and graceful, arching branches, this tree adds elegance to any landscape. Its foliage turns a vibrant red in the fall, providing a striking display of autumn color. Additionally, silky dogwood trees produce clusters of creamy white flowers in late spring to early summer, followed by blue-black berries that are attractive to birds and other wildlife. This tree's aesthetic appeal makes it a popular choice for both residential and commercial landscapes. One of the notable features of the silky dogwood tree is its adaptability to different growing conditions. It thrives in moist to wet soils, making it an excellent choice for planting near ponds, streams, or other water features. However, it can also tolerate drier conditions once established, adding flexibility to its landscaping potential. Silky dogwood trees prefer partial shade to full sun, although they can tolerate a wide range of light conditions. Another benefit of the silky dogwood tree is its ability to be shaped into either a bush or a tree form through pruning. With regular pruning, the tree can be trained to grow with a single trunk, resembling a small tree. Alternatively, by allowing multiple stems to develop from the base and periodically pruning to control size and shape, the tree can take on a bushier, more shrub-like appearance. This versatility in form allows landscapers and gardeners to tailor the tree to fit specific design preferences and spatial constraints. In addition to its aesthetic qualities, the silky dogwood tree offers environmental benefits. Its dense foliage provides habitat and food for birds and other wildlife, contributing to biodiversity and ecosystem health. The tree's extensive root system helps prevent soil erosion and stabilize stream banks, making it beneficial for riparian restoration projects. Overall, the silky dogwood tree combines beauty, adaptability, and ecological value, making it a valuable addition to any landscape. Whether grown as a small tree or a bushy shrub, this native species brings year-round interest and benefits to gardens, parks, and natural areas. Growing zone: 4-8 Mature height: 6-12 feet Mature width: 6-12 feet Growth rate: Moderate Light requirement: Partial shade to full sun Soil requirement: Moist to wet, tolerates a range of soil types Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Fruiting time: Late summer to fall Photo with berries used under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license, from Wikimedia Commons. See file: “Cornus amomum 03.jpg”. The other photo with no leaves shows examples of actual trees that will be shipped. Please message with any questions before bidding/purchase! Thanks so much for your consideration of our items; we always look forward to making people happy!! Note on combined shipping: if you buy more than one item we *do* discount shipping if actual shipping is less than what you paid. The sales sites haven't made this real easy. The best way we've found to handle this is: make your order, pay for the order, and if the charged shipping was much higher than than actual cost we will automatically send you a refund. Please see my Ebay feedback as I've had many transactions of all sizes, from a .25 cent pez dispenser up to many thousands of dollar motorcycles yet through it all, a 100% feedback rating. That's because I do every reasonable thing possible to make sure my customers become repeat customers!

Price: 13.5 USD

Location: Furlong, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-09-22T20:12:33.000Z

Shipping Cost: 10 USD