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  1. Dogwood
  2. (Cornus sp.)
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  4. Flowering
  5. (C. florida)
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  7. Type: Deciduous
  8. Zone: 5
  9. Height and Width: 15'-30' tall
  10. Shade Density: Light
  11. Fall Foliage: Orange;brown;red
  12. Soil Preference: Well-drained
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  14. Comments
  15. Use as specimen trees or accent plants.  Best in lightly shaded areas.  Have 3- to 5-inch , pink or white, single flowers.  Most varieties bear red inedible berries.
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  18. Japanese
  19. (C. kousa)
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  21. Type: Deciduous
  22. Zone: 6
  23. Height and Width: 20' tall
  24. Shade Density: Light
  25. Fall Foliage: Orange;red;brown
  26. Soil Preference: Well-drained
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  28. Comments
  29. Bear 3- to 5- inch white flowers, occasionally tinged with pink.  Three-quarter-inch red inedible fruits relished by birds are produced in late summer.  Use as specimen.
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