Cornus racemosa ~ Gray Dogwood southeast-native (3) Mike Prince from Bangalore

(3) Mike Prince from Bangalore

Carya glabra

The wiry branched stems are lightly leafed and are topped by large clusters of bicolor lavender flowers with purple and white splashes from spring until frost attracting butterflies

Dresden Pillnitz - Kamelienblüte

Cornus racemosa ~ Gray Dogwood southeast-native (3) Mike Prince from BangaloreGray Dogwood is a medium sized native deciduous shrub with a rounded habit and grey green foliage that turns dusky reddish purple in fall. The terminal stems that hold the white flower clusters are distinctly red and contrast against the flowers and white fruits that follow. Prefers part sun and slightly acidic, moist, well drained soil. Type: Shrub Origins: Northeast N. America Height: 10' 15' Spread: 10 15' Spacing: 12 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 8