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Dogwood
Dogwood
Cornus florida
Specifications
Plant Type:
Tree
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Foliage:
Deciduous
Height:
20 - 30 feet
Bloom Color:
White
Bloom Time:
March April
Sun Exposure:
Sun Part Sun Part Shade Shade
Soil Conditions:
Dry Moist
Spacing:
15 - 20 feet on center
Culture
Great fall leaf color.
Wildlife
Seeds eaten by birds. Larval host for Spring Azure butterfly.
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