- According to the Floridata website, dogwoods have been recorded reaching heights of up to 30 feet.
- While some trees are double the height, the average dogwood tree reaches a height between 15 and 20 feet, according to Floridata.
- 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.
- 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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