Silky Dogwood (Cornus amomum)

Where to plant: pond bank zone (above high-water mark)

Type: deciduous shrub

Height x spread (ft): 6-12 x 6-12

Blooms: April to May

Bloom: yellowish white, showy

Sun: full sun to partial shade

Water: medium to wet

Maintenance: median

Tolerates: deer, erosion, wet soil

Wildlife: attracts birds