{"product_id":"roughleaf-dogwood-cornus-drummondii","title":"Roughleaf Dogwood (Cornus drummondii)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eRoughleaf Dogwood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCornus drummondii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rough-leaved Dogwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eTop Pick:\u003c\/strong\u003e A North Texas native shrub or small tree offering spring flowers, abundant wildlife value, attractive white fruit, and excellent habitat structure.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Plant Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous Shrub \/ Small Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10–20 ft tall × 10–15 ft wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-traits\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePlant Traits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eNative Status\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Texas Native • North Texas Native\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Bird Food, Caterpillar Food, Cover, Nesting Habitat\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGarden Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Wildlife Habitat, Screening, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Edge\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGrowth Behavior\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Suckering, Colony Forming\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eSeasonal Interest\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Spring–Early Summer Flowers, Late Summer–Fall Fruit\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tough North Texas native with exceptional value for birds and other wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Roughleaf Dogwood is a large shrub or small tree with clusters of creamy-white flowers followed by showy white fruit. Its leaves have the distinctly rough texture that gives the species its common name.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Naturally occurring along woodland edges, stream corridors, thickets, and other transitional habitats, Roughleaf Dogwood is especially useful where the goal is to create layered wildlife habitat. It can be grown as an individual specimen, but its natural tendency is to sucker and gradually form colonies.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌼 Why it works\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNative to North Texas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcellent wildlife habitat plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlowers provide resources for pollinating insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhite fruit provides food for birds and other wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDense branching provides valuable cover and nesting structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTolerates clay and alkaline soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUseful for naturalized screening and habitat restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🐦 Wildlife value\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Roughleaf Dogwood is particularly valuable for birds. Its fruit is consumed by numerous bird species, while its dense branching provides cover and potential nesting sites.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  As a native dogwood, it also supports native insects, including caterpillars, adding another important food source for insect-eating birds.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌱 Where it thrives\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Roughleaf Dogwood grows in full sun to part shade and adapts well to North Texas conditions. It naturally occurs in sites that may receive additional moisture but becomes quite drought tolerant once established.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWildlife gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWoodland edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNative hedgerows\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScreening plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNaturalized landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHabitat restoration areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to clay, loam, and limestone-based soils. It tolerates alkaline conditions and performs well in many North Texas soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e✂️ Growth \u0026amp; maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Roughleaf Dogwood naturally produces suckers and can gradually develop into a colony or thicket. Allow this behavior where screening, erosion control, or wildlife habitat is desired. In smaller or more formal landscapes, remove unwanted suckers to maintain a more defined form.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e💧 Water (establishment note)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Water regularly during establishment. Once established, Roughleaf Dogwood is drought tolerant, although plants generally grow more vigorously with occasional supplemental moisture during extended dry periods.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Roughleaf Dogwood can spread by underground suckers and form colonies. Give it room to expand or plan to remove suckers periodically if a single specimen or more formal appearance is desired.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Order online and select a pickup time at checkout. 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