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RED DOGWOOD
Arnold Arboretum
Height: 15'-30'
Leaves: Oval leaves with pointed tip and wedge base
Location: Eastern North America
Bark: Rough and scale like
Hardiness Zone: 5-9
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Aesthetic Characteristics: Bright fall color and distinctive, wide canopy, with pink blooms in spring
ROLE IN URBAN HEAT ISLAND
Canopy Size: 25' spread of dappling, reddish canopy
Growth Rate: Medium ~13-24" per year
Negative Traits: Can be slow growing and can be prone to species specific infestations
Urban Condition Tolerance:
-acidic, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, well-drained and clay soils
-air and soil pollution
-small size means adaptable placement near powerlines or buildings
-benefits soil quality, air quality, and wildlife
Value: Provides aesthetic shade and flowering and visual interest while reducing temperatures and improving soil quality
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