Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
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| Family | Cornaceae |
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| Genus | Cornus |
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| Species | alternifolia |
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| Common Name | alternate-leaf dogwood, pagoda dogwood |
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| iTree Code | COAL2 |
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Plant Form
| Form | Small tree or shrub: layered crown |
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| Height | 25 feet |
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| Spread | 15 feet |
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| Deciduous | Yes |
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Identification Description
| Foliage | round to oval with distinct arched veins, smooth edge |
Leaf Type
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Simple |
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| Bark | smooth with gray/brown streaks on green; slight ridges with age |
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| Bud | terminal bud purple, smooth to hairy, two valve-like scales (valvate) |
Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
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| Twig | green, red, purple turning gray with age |
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| Flower | small, white, fragrant on red stem |
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| Fruit | starts green mature to a dark purple on red-stalk |
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| Fall Color | red, purple |
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Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance |
| Min | 3a |
Min | 4.0 |
Soil | Intolerant |
| Max | 5b |
Max | 7.5 |
Spray | Intolerant |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
| Intermediate |
Intolerant |
Unknown |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native |
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| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States, Canada |
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| More Information | Visit External Site |
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