• 9 years ago
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• Author: Ayishah Chui
• Tags: Attracts Birds, Cornaceae, Deciduous, Distinct, Flower - Spring, Flower - Summer, Native to North America, Residential - patio/lawn, Shrub/Tree, Week 03

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Common Name —— pagoda dogwood
Family —————— Cornaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 3 – 7
Form ——————— deciduous shrub
Height/Spread ——– 4.5 – 9.0 m / 4.5 – 9.0 m
Water ——————– medium
Soil ———————– moist; well-drained; acidic
Sunlight —————- full sun to part shade
Leaves —————— Deciduous; alternate; simple; elliptic-ovate
Fall Colour ———— reddish purple
Flower —————— May – June; yellowish-white; showy; fragrant
Fruit ——————— July – August; drupe; bluish black
Limitation ————- susceptible to leaf spot, twig and leaf blights, root rot and canker
Strength —————- low maintenance needed
Use ———————– as flowering tree in small groupings in residential property