Roundleaf dogwood

Roundleaf dogwood (Cornus rugosa) is a tree or shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's endangered list.
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green and has conspicuous fall interest. It has white flowers which appear in mid spring. Blue fruit is produced to a moderate extent from summer to fall.
It grows at moderate speed from two or more stems to a height of about 10 feet with roots at least 18 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a moderate rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 6.4-7.8, medium fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of high value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Cornus rugosa profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Cornus Category:Native trees Category:Native shrubs Category:North American natives Category:Threatened or endangered natives Category:White-flowered natives Category:Mid Spring blooming natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Natives with conspicuous fall foliage Category:Moderate-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Natives between 6 and 12 feet tall Category:Shade-tolerant natives Category:Low moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs