Forestry

Protecting Arkansas’s forests, and those who enjoy them, from wildland fire and natural hazards while promoting rural and urban forest health, stewardship, development, and conservation for all generations of Arkansans

Pagoda Dogwood (Cornus alternifolia)

Pagoda Dogwood (Native)

Owner: Peel-Compton Foundation

Address: 312 N. Main St., Bentonville, AR 72712

County: Benton

Property: Public

Circumference: 11"

Crown width: 19'

Height: 33'

Bigness Index: 49

(Bigness Index = trunk circ. + height + 25% crown width)

Location: GPS (36.37701, -94.20763) On paved walking trail.  The Champion Yellowwood, American Hybrid Chestnut, and American Beech are also on the property.  The Champion Blackgum and Eastern White Pine are located at Crystal Bridges on the same trail system.  Six Champion Trees can be viewed on about a 2 mile roundtrip hike.

In the case of private property, please contact the Benton County Forestry Division Crew to ensure viewing is permitted, and to schedule a showing.

The mission of the Forestry Division is to protect Arkansas’s forests, and those who enjoy them, from wildland fire and natural hazards while promoting rural and urban forest health, stewardship, development and conservation for all generations of Arkansans.