Serrated with three main lobes, 1-3 inches long. May to July. It is moderate in shade tolerance but is not drought tolerant. Indigo Silky Dogwood is a dense, multi-stemmed woody shrub. The stems are red when young, but older stems turn brown and gray.
Leaves are dark green on top and silky underneath.
Dark blue fruit . Very hardy, small, deciduous tree or large shrub. One-inch, edible fruits are yellow to red. Fragrant white flowers, early spring. Well drained soil, sunny location.