Cornus amomum 'Cayenne'
Cayenne Dogwood is a native selection that stands out with bright red stems that shine all winter, even in warmer winter areas. The fresh green foliage looks good all summer and is accented by porcelain blue berries that form in late summer. As temperatures cool down, the green leaves turn orange red. To date, Cayenne is Japanese beetle and canker resistant, and is well-suited to moist areas, is good in shrub borders, and is frequently used for wetland mitigation.
Height
6-8'
Width
8-10'
Exposure
Full Sun
Hardiness Zone
4-9
Heat Zone
9
Shape
Rounded to spreading
Flower Color
White
Foliage
Bright Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Good in Damp Soil
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pruning
Early Spring
watering
Medium To High
fertilizing
BalancedNPK
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Cayenne Dogwood
Thrives in Zones 4-9