{"product_id":"dogwood-silky-potted","title":"Dogwood, Silky (Potted)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSilky dogwood supports biodiversity and is a robust addition to any landscape. This selection is offered as potted stock grown in root-prune pouches, allowing for a flexible planting window throughout the growing season. The production method supports a fibrous root system, which aids in reducing transplant stress when moving the plant to its permanent location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSwida amomum\u003c\/em\u003e is a native shrub that thrives in riparian areas. It produces distinctive berries that shift color from white to blue, attracting a variety of birds. Beyond its value as a food source, the plant serves as a crucial larval host for specific pollinators, including the spring azure and summer azure butterflies. Its habit of forming thickets makes it particularly useful for stabilizing soil in vulnerable areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilky dogwood fits well in hedgerows, wildlife gardens, and areas prone to periodic flooding. It requires full sun to part shade and favors moist, well-drained soils, though it demonstrates a tolerance for standing water. Expect a mature size of roughly 10 feet in height and 6 feet in width. Consistent moisture is key during the first season to help the plant settle into its new environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotted stock offers the advantage of planting when the ground is workable, even outside of the dormant season. This format helps the shrub integrate quickly into riparian zones or garden borders. With proper care and a well-prepared site, silky dogwood will develop into a vital component of the local habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arthur's Point Farm","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":42482308055111,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":42482308022343,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/9571\/5399\/files\/APF_173805629-silky-dogwood-berries-1200_89b1c0bf-016a-4e64-a330-010cb7aad092.jpg?v=1770190783","url":"https:\/\/arthurspointfarm.com\/products\/dogwood-silky-potted","provider":"Arthur's Point Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}