ML070120349

JAFNPP - SEIS Web Reference - Tree Guide: Silky Dogwood

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Site:	FitzPatrick
Issue date:	12/27/2006
From:	National Arbor Day Foundation
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Prefers moist soil and partial sun.

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.l _ShMape Sun Soil Vi Info Hardiness Zones: Zones 4 - 8 The Silky Dogwood can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map.

Type of tree:

The Silky Dogwood falls into the following type(s): Flowering Trees, Shrubs Mature Height:

The Silky Dogwood grows to be 6' - lO' feet in height.

Mature Spread:

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.Tree Details-The Tree Guide at arborday.org Page 2 of 2 The Silky Dogwood has a spread of about 6' - 1o' at full maturity.

Spread Variations:

Growth Rate:

) This tree grows at a medium growth rate. [More about this.].

Sun:

This dogwood does well in full sun, partial shade.

Soil:

• The Silky Dogwood grows in acidic, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, silty loam, well drained, wet, wide range soils.

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This dogwood has rounded shape.

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Description:

Subtle, four-petaled yellowish-white flowers adorn this shrub appearing in May and June. An excellent choice for any wildlife garden. Attractive, bluish berry-like drupes which ripen in August and September are desired by many bird species.

Rounded, multi-stemmed form that grows 6-1o' in height with an equal spread.

Prefers moist soil and partial sun.

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