Roughleaf Dogwood Live Stakes - Cornus drummondii

Roughleaf Dogwood Live Stakes can be grown either as a wide shrub or as a small tree, making them a popular and practical choice for a variety of landscape applications. A lovely native to North America, this plant roots rapidly and can be found in a variety of locations growing wild. It is resilient and can tolerate an impressive variety of conditions, lending itself to grow easily in ponds and prairies alike. When planted in simple live stake form, this shrub will take care of the rest.

Plant Details - Roughleaf Dogwood Live Stakes

Family: Cornaceae

Light Requirement: Full Sun – Partial Shade

Water Needs: Medium

Height: 6-16 ft.

Spread: 6-12 ft.

Growth Rate: Moderate - Fast

Bloom Time: Late Spring – Early Summer

Flower Color: White

Wildlife Value: Flowers attract all pollinators, provides food to local fauna, shelter for wildlife

Growing about as wide as it grows tall, this shrub provides incredibly helpful shelter for all sorts of local critters in a habitat. It fills the space where it is grown very nicely, pushing out lightly scented flower clusters that attract pollinators in the spring and summer. Its simple leaves grow opposite on green branches with pronounced veins that are well-known to the Cornus plant genus. Later in the season, the flowers give way to a type of fruit called drupes, identified by their single central stone-like seed.

Landscape Uses and Maintenance - Roughleaf Dogwood Live Stakes

While not picky about its planting location, this plant requires regular watering, some hours of daily sunlight, and light pruning in the late winter or early spring to encourage new growth. If planting Roughleaf Dogwood Live Stakes in a drier location, it is recommended to apply mulch around the base of the stem to lock in moisture. This shrub is most often grown for ornamental uses due to its natural beauty and native charm, but its robust roots also make this a wonderful choice to grow in unstable soil spots such as slopes.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Roughleaf Dogwood Live Stakes get its name from the scratchy leaf surface. These leaves form dense clumps creating a solid silhouette when grown as a shrub or tree. It also provides fall interest as the foliage turns to a reddish color late in the season.

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How to Grow and Care for Live Tree Stakes

Live tree stakes are cuttings from dormant hardwood trees that can be planted directly into the soil to root and grow into mature trees—an excellent method for erosion control, streambank stabilization, and natural habitat creation. Common species used for live staking include willow, dogwood, and cottonwood, all known for their ability to root quickly in moist environments.

To plant live tree stakes, choose a site with moist, well-drained soil and good sun exposure. Stakes should be 2–3 feet long and about ½–1 inch thick, with healthy bark and no signs of disease. Insert each stake into the ground with the cut (bottom) end down, leaving only the top 2–3 inches exposed above the soil. At least two-thirds of the stake should be buried to ensure strong root development.

Water well after planting, especially in dry conditions, and keep the area weed-free while the stake establishes. No fertilizer is needed. With the right conditions and proper planting, live tree stakes will root and grow into vigorous, self-sustaining trees that support the land and local ecosystem.

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