Dogwood
Dogwood is a flower in the Cornaceae family. It grows best in full sun to part shade with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 5-9.
Varieties
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Flowering tree (cuttings) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Showy spring bracts, red berries, fall color.
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) is a beloved native understory tree with showy spring bracts, red berries for birds, and burgundy fall foliage; prefers some afternoon shade.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Cornus florida|Hardiness zones: 5-9|Propagation: cutting or grafting|Light: Full sun to part shade|Water: Medium|Mature size: 15-30 feet
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Care & troubleshooting
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