Roughleaf Dogwood
Cornus drummondii
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Roughleaf Dogwood highlights at a glance!
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Botanical Name
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Brand
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Growing Zones5, 6, 7, 8
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Growth RateModerate
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Mature Height
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Mature Width
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Leaf Color
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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NativeYes
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Early Summer
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FragrantYes
Characteristics
Where To Plant
When To Prune
- Early Spring
Water & Moisture Needs
- Moderate
Sunlight Needs
Soil Needs
- Adaptable to Most Soil
Growing Zones 5 - 8
The pretty native Roughleaf Dogwood shrub (Cornus drummondii) is also known as Rough-leaved Dogwood and widely regarded for its textured green foliage, star-shaped blooms, and ornamental white berries for three seasons of beauty within the landscape! You can choose if your ornamental becomes a shrub or multi-stemmed tree with training!
Flowering in May-June, the yellowish-white clusters of flowers are borne in dense clusters and are comprised of tiny flowers! These pretty blooms provide nectar for pollinators and beneficial insects in addition to accenting your landscape beautifully!
Fall explodes with great fall color and ornamental white fruit clusters. Migrating birds will make a pit stop to feast on the fruit and you'll love using the berry-laden branches in fall décor! Once winter arrives, you'll be treated to the textured gray-brown bark with shallow grooves and plates, while revealing the canopy.
Planting and Application:
Roughleaf Dogwood are beautiful accents to plant around decks, patios, and foundation plantings. Pull up a lawn chair or garden bench to enjoy the pollinators and songbirds fluttering among these native shrubs' branches!
Plant where the gutters drain to create a Rain Garden that slows water and filters runoff. These shrubs colonize by suckers when allowed, thriving in their native environments throughout moist woodlands, and along streams and ponds. Let form thickets for naturalizing areas or as erosion control.
Growing 8 to 15 feet in height and width, hedges and mixed shrub borders. Creating easy-care habitat and birds cover, use as shelterbelts, screening, or windbreaks that also bump up the curb appeal!
- Showy Fragrant Flower Clusters
- Great Cut Flowers & Pollinator-Friendly
- Wildlife Cover, Nesting & Protection
- Rounded Thicket-Forming Cold-Hardy Shrubs
- Rain Gardens, Naturalizing, Butterfly & Cottage Gardens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant in full sun in moist, cool climates, or part to full shade in hot growing zones or drier locations. Dogwood shrubs are well-known for their moist to wet soil tolerance but can also be quite low water usage once established! Plant with Nature Hills Root Booster and a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch to support the root system for the life of the shrub! Easily train as a small tree or hedgerow with pruning and renewal prune every 3-5 years to maintain flowering and fruiting vigor.
- Mulch in Hot Climates & Full Sun
- Thrives in Wet Soils As Well As Average Conditions
- Widely Adaptable - Alkaline, Clay, Dry, Wet & Cold
- Prune When Dormant
- Hardy & Adaptable Native Shrub or Tree
The fantastic native shrub, the Roughleaf Dogwood is a versatile and easy-going plant with four seasons of interest! Find these and more pollinator and bird-friendly plants to support your ecosystem at Nature Hills Nursery!
