Roughleaf Dogwood

[Jon Kaw]

Does anyone have experience using roughleaf dogwood (Cornus Drummondii) shoots for arrow shafts?

[Pat B]

Jon, I haven't tried rough leaf dogwood but I have used gray, red osier and silky dogwoods and all make good arrows. Cut a bunch and bundle them for a few months and give them a try.

[Jon Kaw]

Thanks Pat.  I've got a dozen shoots bundled.  I'll let you know how they turn out.

[tipi stuff]

Roughleaf is mostly what I use. Pat B is correct, it is pretty similar ti red osier. Curtis

[PaulN/KS]

Hey Jon,
I'll bring some well seasoned dogwood shoot shafts to the bunny stomp for ya.

[Jon Kaw]

Thanks Paul, I appreciate it.

[Abo]

Jon
I use rough leaf dogwood and have had good luck with it. I have bundled it to dry myself but let me suggest that u try leaving some unbundled and as they are drying and hand sraighten them every day. I stand them up but don't really know if that helps or not but it doesn't hurt. After several days they will start to stay sraight and when you do your final heat sraightening they will be easier to keep sraight. I also do this with cain as its drying. Try it both ways and see what you think. Works for me.

[Jon Kaw]

Thanks for everyone's replies.
Abo, I'll give that a try.

[Pat B]

Now is a good time to collect shoots for shafting. The juices are down in the plants because they are dormant and you don't have to deal with bugs, snakes or heat...plus it is easier to see the shoots without the leaves.

[PaulN/KS]

Plus, you can always tell that it is Dogwood from it's bark...