Scientific Name
Cornus controversa

Common Name
Giant dogwood

Hardiness Zones: 5-8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate to rapid
Site Requirements: Sun; moist well drained soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Picturesque; horizontal branches; wide spreading
Height: 35 to 45'
Width: 20 to 30'
Leaf: 3 to 6" alternate, simple leaves; may develop purple fall color
Flower/Fruit: 3 to 7" flat topped cyme of creamy white flowers in May-June; .25" reddish to purple to blue black fruit
Comments: Possible street tree
Cultivars: Variegata
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