Cornus drummondii (Roughleaf Dogwood)

Roughleaf Dogwood is a large shrub or a small tree that prefers moist soils but is adaptable to dry alkaline soils. It does best in part shade to shade. It tends to sucker from the base and can form thickets, particularly if grown in moist soil.   Roughleaf Dogwood has delightful small white blooms in the spring that are followed by berries that mature in the summer and persist into fall. Berries are relished by birds and flowers provide nectar for butterflies. Fall color is burgundy. It is a must-have in naturalized gardens and wildscapes if space allows for it.   AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Part sun to shade Bloom color White Bloom time Spring Mature height 12-15 ft Mature spread 12-15 ft Attracts Butterflies, birds Erosion control Yes Notes Spreads by suckers. Native bee friendly.   DISTRIBUTION MAPS  USDA MAP BONAP MAP  Present in state  Present in county and native  Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state           Not present in state  Present and rare, native in county  Previously present, now extinct  Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)