Cornus drummondii
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 the flowers of the Roughleaf Dogwood
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| Cornus drummondii |
Cornus drumondii (Roughleaf Dogwood) is a small deciduous tree that is native primarily to the Great Plains and Midwestern reigons of the United States. It is also found around the Mississippi River.[1] It is uncommon in the wild, and is moslty found around forest borders. The roughleaf dogwood is used as a buffer strip around parking lots, in the median of highways and near the decks and patios of homes. It can grow to a height of 15 to 25 feet (4.6 - 7.6 m) with a spread of 10 to 15 feet (3.1 - 4.6 m). The roughleaf dogwood flowers during the summer months. It produces off white four-petaled open flowers that are followed by small and round fruits that ripen from August to October. These dogwoods can form a dense thicket that is used as a hedge, border or as cover for wildlife. At least forty species of birds are known to feed on the fruits of the Roughleaf Dogwood.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ "Cornus Drummondii Range Map". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved on 2008-02-29.
- ^ Cornus drummondii Roughleaf Dogwood. United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved on 2007-11-11.
