Description
Roughleaf dogwood (Cornus rugosa) is a deciduous shrub that is native to the Midwest and the eastern part of the United States. It provides cover for animals, it’s white flowers provide food for pollinators and white berries feed many mammals and birds. The name ‘dogwood’ comes from the historical use of the straight twigs for cooking meat over a fire. At one time the skewers were called ‘dogs’. That name has stuck with this family of shrubs.
This is a great shrub to plant for wildlife, or for some coverage. Like many natives it is hardy and grows fairly easily.
