 It is uncommon in the wild, and is mostly found around forest borders.The roughleaf dogwood is used as a buffer strip around parking lots, in the median of highways and near the decks and patios of homes.It can grow to a height of 15 to 25 feet (4.6 - 7.6 m) with a spread of 10 to 15 feet (3.1 - 4.6 m).