Silky Dogwood Live Stakes Length Shipped:1 2' The peeling bark and distinctive 74113 The peeling bark and distinctive branching pattern give it an architectural quality that remains appealing in the dormant season Because of its adaptability and ease of cultivation it can be used in most soil types and aspects‚ from full sun to partial shade․ It is used in many situations where flowering shrubs are planted to provide specific effects or to fulfill specific uses․ It is an attractive plant for planting around walkways and flowerbeds‚ but it works well in the middle of the border as a highlight․ Depending on the type of spirea‚ such as Spiraea japonica and Spiraea bush‚ the plant can supply the texture and the colors that are much desired in the garden․ Spirea are used when contrasting with plants of other types‚ often planted with evergreen shrubs showing them off or composing an arrangement of spireas with spring bloom․ Historically‚ silky dogwood has been used for many purposes Silky dogwood has a very limited habitat range․ If silky dogwood is to be planted in an area where water is not abundant or is not damp‚ then silky dogwood cannot thrive in that area․ Silky dogwood can have a difficult time establishing itself in an environment if invasive species are present․ These invasive species can outcompete silky dogwood for resources such as water‚ nutrients‚ and light within the environment‚ making it extremely difficult for silky dogwood to grow successfully in that environment․ Other factors to think about are the chance of drought‚ or the opposite‚ a deluge‚ since they can affect how well new live stakes survive․ Anyone wanting to grow the silky dogwood as a landscaping or restoration plant needs to consider these factors․