Rough Leaf Dogwood

Rough Leaf Dogwood (Cornus drummondii) – Native Wildlife & Pollinator Shrub for North Florida

Botanical Name: Cornus drummondii
Common Name: Rough Leaf Dogwood
Plant Type: Native deciduous shrub or small tree

Rough Leaf Dogwood is a hardy native flowering shrub or small tree valued for its excellent wildlife benefits, pollinator-friendly blooms, and adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions. Native to the Southeastern United States, this tough landscape plant is commonly used for wildlife habitat plantings, native landscapes, naturalized areas, hedgerows, and conservation projects throughout North Florida, South Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle.

In spring, Rough Leaf Dogwood produces clusters of creamy white flowers that attract pollinators, followed by white berries that are highly valuable to birds and wildlife. Its dense branching habit also provides excellent cover and nesting habitat for wildlife.

Plant Features:
• Native North American flowering shrub
• Excellent wildlife and pollinator plant
• Creamy white spring blooms
• White berries for birds and wildlife
• Dense branching growth habit
• Adaptable to various soil conditions
• Excellent for naturalized landscapes
• Supports native ecosystems and pollinators

Mature Size:
Typically reaches 10–15 feet tall and 10–15 feet wide at maturity.

Sun Requirements:
Full sun to partial shade

USDA Growing Zones:
Zones 5–9

Bloom Season:
Spring

Bloom Color:
Creamy white

Berry Color:
White berries in late summer to fall

Evergreen or Deciduous:
Deciduous

Wildlife Benefits:
Provides nectar for pollinators and berries for birds and wildlife while offering excellent cover and habitat.

Landscape Uses:
• wildlife habitat plantings
• native landscapes
• hedgerows
• naturalized areas
• pollinator gardens
• conservation plantings
• erosion control plantings

Soil Requirements:
Adaptable to a variety of soils including clay, sandy, and moderately moist soils.

North Florida Growing Information:
Rough Leaf Dogwood performs exceptionally well in North Florida and the Florida Panhandle and is an excellent low-maintenance native plant for wildlife-friendly landscapes.

Available at Advanced Nursery Growers in Defuniak Springs, Florida.

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We are NOT SHIPPING at this time. Please only place an order if you are able to pick up locally at our nursery in Defuniak Springs, Florida.

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