Will a pink dogwood grow in Saint Paul? - Ask Extension
Hi there!
I would like to plant an ornamental tree in my back yard and I can't find a definitive answer about whether a pink dogwood will make it o...
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Will a pink dogwood grow in Saint Paul? #876875
Asked July 11, 2024, 6:04 PM EDT
Hi there!
I would like to plant an ornamental tree in my back yard and I can't find a definitive answer about whether a pink dogwood will make it or not. I am in zipcode 55104. Is a pink dogwood suitable for this zone?
If not, is there a similar tree (color, size, dog-friendly) that would be suitable?
Thanks so much!
Jennifer
Ramsey County Minnesota
Expert Response
Arbor Day Foundation says it will grow in zone 5.
https://shop.arborday.org/pink-dogwood
This web page shows the latest zone map, but it is not in the detail you may need.
extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-news/new-plant-hardiness-zone-map-usda
With climate change making things warmer, it is likely that your area will eventually be zone 5. If the place where you want to plant the tree is protected by buildings or other trees, you may have a micro-climate that will be safe to place your tree in.
https://shop.arborday.org/pink-dogwood
This web page shows the latest zone map, but it is not in the detail you may need.
extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-news/new-plant-hardiness-zone-map-usda
With climate change making things warmer, it is likely that your area will eventually be zone 5. If the place where you want to plant the tree is protected by buildings or other trees, you may have a micro-climate that will be safe to place your tree in.
