Arbor Day Newsletter July/August 2022

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M AY / J U N E 2 0 2 2 • A R B O R D AY. O R G J U LY / A U G U S T 2 0 2 2 • A R B O R D AY. O R G

SHARING THE TREE PLANTING MISSION

Pink Dogwood

AT ARBOR DAY FARM’S NEW APPLE HOUSE MARKET

Cornus florida var. rubra THE PINK DOGWOOD is one of the most popular flowering trees on the market — and for good reason! It begins blooming in April and May, with bright pink blossoms that unfurl in a spectacular show. Along with its noted beauty, this tree’s small size makes it a great choice for planting near utility lines, next to buildings, or near patios. It also has a wide soil tolerance and grows in most areas of the United States.

LEAVES: Dark green and oval,

tapering to a sharp point. Fall foliage is bright red or reddishpurple.

FLOWERS: Four-petaled and pink with creamy white accents.

FRUIT: Glossy, red, and

approximately a half-inch in length. It ripens in autumn and lasts into winter.

BARK: Reddish-purple when young, becoming gray and blockish with age. FORM: Grows in a rounded, small shape. Reaches 25 feet tall at maturity with an equal spread. GROWTH RATE: Medium, about 1 to 2 feet per year. WILDLIFE VALUE: The tree’s

blossoms are an inviting treat for bees and butterflies in early spring. Its fruit is also enjoyed by squirrels, birds, and deer.

To purchase or learn more about this tree and others, visit arborday.org/pinkdogwood or scan this QR code.

PLANTING: Prefers at least four hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day. Tolerates many soil conditions, but should not be planted in areas with salty soil. Suitable for hardiness zones 5–9. An official publication of

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We guarantee delivery of healthy trees to our members. Please check ordering deadlines and shipping dates at arborday.org/shipping. If you need to contact us about your trees, call 888-448-7337, email us at info@arborday.org, or drop us a note at Member Services, Arbor Day Foundation, 211 N. 12th St., Lincoln, NE 68508. We want your tree planting efforts to be successful!

© 2022 Arbor Day Foundation. The Foundation sometimes exchanges mailing lists with selected organizations with offers of interest to our members. If you do not want your name included, just write, email, or call Member Services and tell us not to exchange your name.

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