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How Tall Do Dogwood Trees Get?

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The slender dogwood is an excellent ornamental tree for lining a walkway.

Dogwoods are relatively small deciduous trees found throughout the middle to southern United States. This tree is known for its white blooms in the spring and purple or scarlet leaves in the fall, according to the Arbor Day Foundation website. Does this Spark an idea?

  1. Maximum Height

    • According to the Floridata website, dogwoods have been recorded reaching heights of up to 30 feet.

    Average Height

    • While some trees are double the height, the average dogwood tree reaches a height between 15 and 20 feet, according to Floridata.

    Spread

    • The dogwood is characterized by a slender trunk and horizontal branching. Its growth pattern allows the tree to spread to about 25 feet wide on average, according to the Arbor Day Foundation.

    Growing Specifications

    • Dogwood are versatile trees, suitable for planting in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 5 through 8. They're highly adaptable and grow well in full sun and partial shade, as well as in a variety of soils.

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  • Photo Credit Flowering dogwood image by Christopher Martin from Fotolia.com

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