Cornus asperifolia (Roughleaf Dogwood)

The Cornus asperifolia, commonly known as Roughleaf Dogwood, is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It features rough-textured leaves, hence the name, which turn reddish-purple in the fall. This dogwood produces clusters of small white flowers in spring, followed by blue-black berries loved by birds. It is a great shrub for naturalizing or creating wildlife habitats.