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Cornus sericea var. occidentalis /Western Dogwood
Foliage of the Western Dogwood
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Foliage of the Western Dogwood
Flower and foliage
Flower and foliage in May
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A nice specimen in the Zurich, Switzerland Botanical Garden (flowering in late May)
Flower and foliage
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Scientific Name:
Cornus sericea var. occidentalis
Common Name:
Western Dogwood
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8
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Height:
15-20 feet
Spread:
10 - 15 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
White
Fruit present:
Fall, Winter
Fruit color:
White
Light Exposure:
Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Morning sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Low
Maintenance Level:
Low
Comments:
This dogwood is native to the western states. This species is often considered a large shrub to small tree and is reported to live longer than many of the other dogwood species. It has both good cold and drought tolerance.