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Cornus alba - Tatarian Dogwood
Family Cornaceae
Botanical Name Cornus alba
Common Name Tatarian Dogwood
Size 8 - 10' tall and spreads by suckers
Hardiness Zone 3 - 7
Culture Prefers moist, well-drained soil; adaptable.
Ornamental Value Brightly colored stems, flowers on cymes, blue fruit.
Landscape Use Suited for wet areas, erosion control, mass plantings, shrub borders.
Key Identifying Characteristics Opposite, simple, ovate to elliptic, 2-4" long foliage; red stems.
Notable Cultivars 'Argenteo-marginata'
Campus Location Ag: Indian Mound
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