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TREE CITY USA® IN ILLINOIS: A SHINING EXAMPLE OF THE POWER OF GROWTH AWARDS
Red Dogwood Cornus florida var. rubra
Along with being visually appealing, this dogwood’s small size makes it a great fit for any landscape. And get ready to see lots of wildlife, since its fruit and flowers attract critters of all kinds!
LEAVES: Dark green, oval, and
3" to 6" long.
FLOWERS: Four reddish-pink
petals with white, notched tips.
FRUIT: Red, glossy berries,
ripen in the fall and persist into winter.
FORM: 25' to 30' tall with an equal spread. It grows in a rounded shape and often has multiple trunks. BARK: Reddish-purple when young, becoming grayish-brown with age. Bark on older trees is broken into small, square blocks. WILDLIFE VALUE: Attracts
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THE RED DOGWOOD provides beautiful color throughout the seasons. Red blooms cover the tree in the spring, while reddish-purple leaves and glossy red fruit adorn it in the fall.
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butterflies, birds, squirrels, and deer.
PLANTING: Prefers full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of many soil types, including acidic, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, well-drained, and clay. Plant in hardiness zones 5 through 9 for best results.
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