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Giant Dogwood

Cornus controversa, Cornaceae

Zones
5–8
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

HackberryCeltis occidentalis
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Japanese HollyIlex crenata
Shade ProvisionWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Japanese MapleAcer palmatum

Giant dogwood's broad canopy and potential allelopathic compounds can suppress Japanese maple growth in understory plantings

Common Questions

What zones does Giant Dogwood grow in?

Giant Dogwood grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Giant Dogwood?

Good companions for Giant Dogwood include Hackberry, Japanese Holly.

Design guilds with Giant Dogwood and see companion relationships visually.

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