Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
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| Family | Cornaceae |
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| Genus | Cornus |
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| Species | racemosa |
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| Common Name | gray dogwood |
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| iTree Code | CORA6 |
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Plant Form
| Form | Shrub: multi-stemmed, spreading via roots |
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| Height | 15 feet |
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| Spread | 15 feet |
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| Deciduous | Yes |
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Identification Description
| Foliage | oval (elliptical to ovate)shape, pointed tip, veins start at midrib and curve towards apex (acruate) |
Leaf Type
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Simple |
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| Bark | gray, smooth; then slightly rougher and cracking with age |
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| Bud | Slender extended ovoid shape, concluding in a slightly curved point, flower buds much larger than vegetative buds. |
Bud Arrangement
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Opposite |
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| Twig | gray, or reddish brown, slender |
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| Flower | white a spherical to pyramidal shaped panicle |
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| Fruit | spherical "berry" (drupe), white to pale blue in color; fruit stems (pedicels) bright red |
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| Fall Color | purple, red |
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Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance |
| Min | 2a |
Min | 4.8 |
Soil | Intolerant |
| Max | 7a |
Max | 7.4 |
Spray | Intolerant |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
| Tolerant |
Moderate |
No |
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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