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Cornus florida
Flowering Dogwood, Eastern Dogwood
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Steve Mullany, Connon N.
Description
As a deciduous tree, this dogwood has a rounded form and a horizontal branching pattern. It produces very dense flowering in May as well asin the fall. The fruit appears in clusters of scarlet oval.
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.