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Tree Tour

Creek Parks


Sept. 01, 2004

Tree Tour: 'Cardinal' Dogwood

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(Unless otherwise indicated, photos by Don of www.WascanaPark.com)

Location: (2004)
Les Sherman Park, east of west baseball diamond.

  • Botanical Name: Cornus sericea
  • Medium Moisture/Sun-Partial Shade/Attracts Wildlife
  • Height & Spread: 2m x 2m
  • Form: globe shaped
  • Leaf: opposite; ovate
  • Bark: red branches are especially attractive in winter
  • Flower: white clusters
  • Fruit: white berries
  • Use: fruit is eaten by birds

(Information from the City of Regina, Tree Tour Guidebook)