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Cornus florida - Flowering Dogwood
Family Cornaceae
Botanical Name Cornus florida
Common Name Flowering Dogwood
Size 20 - 30'
Hardiness Zone 5 - 9
Culture Transplant into an acid, high organic matter, well-drained soil; part-shade to full sun.
Ornamental Value Large spring flowers, attractive fall colors, attracts wildlife, and winter interest.
Landscape Use A specimen tree, near a patio, for parks, in groupings. However, not a good urban tree.
Key Identifying Characteristics Opposite, simple, oval leaves; blocky textured bark; ovoid fruit.
Notable Cultivars 'Cherokee Brave', 'Cherokee Princess', 'Cherokee Sunset', and 'Cloud 9'
Campus Location Ag: front of Brehm Animal Sciences, Indian Mound
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