Silky Dogwood Live Stakes

Plant Silky Dogwood Live Stakes to Control Erosion

Restoration-ready Silky Dogwood Live Stakes offer an easy, field grown option to confidently reclaim streambanks, stabilize your soil and help rebuild native habitat. Cornus amomum stakes are known for their ability to readily take root from dormant cuttings. For this reason, they are extremely useful in situations where erosion from soil movement, runoff, or seasonal flooding may occur. With a fibrous root system once established, Silky Dogwood will hold the soil in place naturally while eliminating the need for costly erosion control fabric or matting. Tolerant of moist soils, floodplain and low spot conditions, Cornus amomum routinely outperforms other woody plants in difficult sites. As the shrub matures, surface water run-off can be slowed by its branching structure allowing for better sediment retention promoting healthier sites further into the future. Consider Cornus amomum live stakes when planning your next restoration project, conservation district managers can specify them on jobs knowing they can be trusted to perform reliably year after year.

Plant Silky Dogwood Live Stakes for Wildlife

Want to improve your wildlife habitat? Cornus amomum can help. Dogwoods offer dense shrub cover that many species of birds and small mammals seek out along creeks, ponds, and forest edges. They provide important floral resources to pollinators early in the spring and into summer providing fruit later in the season for songbirds and other wildlife. Not only will Silky Dogwood fit right into your existing native landscape, but they'll help rebuild thriving habitats for years to come.

Plant Silky Dogwood Live Stakes for Low-Maintenance Plants

One of the best things about Silky Dogwood is that once it's root establishment, it won't require a lot of maintenance from you to continue thriving. While it's young and getting started, Cornus Ammom does best with natural rainfall and watering - making it ideal for tough sites that only receive water from Mother Nature. Come spring, watch for your Silky Dogwood to leaf out reliably year after year with very little need for pruning. Want a plant that can "set it and forget it"? These tough native plants can handle discouragement from deer, many pests, and weather extremes all while providing important ecosystem services year after year.

Just like all of our live stakes, Silky Dogwood Stakes are grown in the field then harvested while dormant for maximum viability. From creek banks to pond shores to problem slopes and everything in between, Silky Dogwood Live Stakes can tackle your toughest restoration projects while helping reclaim native habitats.