Taxonomy
Clade | angiosperm |
Family | Cornaceae |
Genus | Cornus |
Species | racemosa |
Common Name | gray dogwood |
iTree Code | CORA6 |
Plant Form
Form | Shrub: multi-stemmed, spreading via roots |
Height | 15 feet |
Spread | 15 feet |
Deciduous | Yes |
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 |
Bark | gray, smooth; then slightly rougher and cracking with age |
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 |
Twig | gray, or reddish brown, slender |
Flower | white a spherical to pyramidal shaped panicle |
Fruit | spherical "berry" (drupe), white to pale blue in color; fruit stems (pedicels) bright red |
Fall Color | purple, red |
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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