Gray Dogwood is a native shrub found throughout much of the upper midwest. It develops a dense, suckering form. It has attractive 2-3" clusters of creamy white flowers in late spring. The mature fruit are white and are borne on red pedicels. The pedicels remain and provide some late summer color after the fruit is eaten by birds. Fall coloration is a deep maroon. Plant size is quite variable depending on growing conditions. In open sites it is often found as shrub masses of 5-6' in height while in shade it is often taller, but less dense. Individual plants are also quite variable in size. Taller growing plants that are less prone to suckering can be pruned into nice small tree forms.