Roughleaf Dogwood Live Stakes

Cornus drummondii – Roughleaf Dogwood Live Stakes for Restoration

Roughleaf Dogwood Live Stakes are a proven, reliable native solution for streambank stabilization, erosion control and long-term ecological restoration success. Cornus drummondii readily develops an extensive, fibrous root mass to secure soil, slow water flow and naturally reinforce unstable banks instead of relying on heavy machinery or artificial structures. The dogwood is well adapted to grow in moist bottomlands, creek banks and disturbed soils where many other plant materials struggle to survive and become established, so is particularly well-suited to mitigation projects, conservation plantings, and large-scale restoration efforts. By rooting along the stems and leafing out, Cornus drummondii also creates living structure that provides a range of ecological benefits such as improving water quality by filtering runoff and rebuilding habitat for birds, pollinators and other wildlife. Tennessee Wholesale Nursery fields-grows these stakes from carefully selected, superior parent stock, harvests at ideal dormancy for maximum survival and carefully grades our Roughleaf Dogwood Live Stakes to ensure healthy, thick diameter, good node development and top performance for our customers once in the ground.

Roughleaf Dogwood Live Stakes grown with care in Tennessee

The Roughleaf Dogwood Live Stakes are grown in our fields in Tennessee with an emphasis on proven propagation techniques specifically developed to maximize success in the field with live staking projects. Cornus drummondii cuttings are taken from mature, vigorous plants with a strong track record of high rooting rates and broad adaptability across multiple regions and conditions. We allow the material to acclimate and harden off naturally through the growing season, which helps ensure the plant energy reserves are developed and stored where it counts most—in the stem. We carefully select only the straightest, thickest material with the most visible, developed nodes and top-notch structural integrity to ensure consistent, reliable performance from our Roughleaf Dogwood Live Stakes. Cornus drummondii stakes that are grown outdoors and hardened off naturally are more likely to respond quickly and push roots and shoots after installation, instead of suffering heavy mortality that can occur with less carefully produced stakes. The growing and harvesting process is hands-on, so we can assure consistent strength and quality, along with dependable performance, for our customers including contractors, conservation professionals, and land managers.

Roughleaf Dogwood Live Stakes provide long-term value beyond erosion control

Roughleaf Dogwood Live Stakes provide benefits that last long after they have been installed and become established in the soil. Once rooted and growing, Cornus drummondii forms extensive thickets that hold soil in place, shade streams and waterways, and buffer erosion from heavy rain events. The branching architecture also creates nesting habitat for birds, while the foliage provides for and supports native insects that are crucial to vibrant ecosystems.

Over time, these living plantings will require less maintenance or replacement compared to other erosion control materials, saving time, labor, and money. Cornus drummondii spreads on its own over time by growing out from established nodes instead of through material such as river rock that can disrupt natural soil and hydrology movement. For restoration and conservation professionals that want a durable, ecologically beneficial plant with aesthetic improvements, the Roughleaf Dogwood Live Stake is an ideal solution. They provide the reliable performance, beautiful natural structure, and long-term value of Cornus drummondii.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bloom Season

Bloom/Foliage Color

White

Care

Minimal care once installed; keep soil moist during establishment for best results

Plant Reproduction

Vegetative propagation through live staking.

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We do not offer warranties on products after 5 days past receiving your plants.