Gray dogwood is a native deciduous, rhizomatous shrub in the Cornaceae or Dogwood Family. It may grow up from 4 to 15 feet high as a shrub and up to 27 feet tall as a small tree. It is frequently planted for its showy flowers and fruits and colorful fall foliage. This plant spreads rapidly by growing suckers and is best used in naturalized settings. It will also serve to control erosion near ponds or embankments.
The Gray Dogwood is native to the Central and Eastern parts of Canada and the United States.