Silky Dogwood Live Stakes Length Shipped:1 2' foliage textures 25 Bundle (Dead) 2 4 Feet:25 Bundle (Live) 2 4 Feet foliage textures The peeling bark and distinctive branching pattern give it an architectural quality that remains appealing in the dormant season Historically‚ silky dogwood has been used for many purposes however there are a few points that need to be brought to attention when using live staking to propagate silky dogwood․ Knowing the history of the plant as well as its uses and benefits is a valuable consideration in propagating and or introducing this species․ The newer principles of an ecologically friendly garden and landscape have led to silky dogwood being a model species in how one plant can both be helpful to the environment and society․