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Flowering Dogwood

Cornus Florida

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Overview

The Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) is a cherished small deciduous tree that reaches 20-30 feet in height. Noted for its showy, petal-like white or pink bracts in spring, it boasts red-purple autumn leaves and bright red berries. Prefers well-drained, acidic soil and partial sun. Hardy in zones 5-9, it's ideal as a specimen tree or in mixed borders for a four-season appeal. Space trees 15-20 feet apart.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) — The Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) is a cherished small deciduous tree that reaches 20-30 feet in height; prefers

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Cornaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) — These bracts are most commonly white but can exhibit hues of pink or red
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) — white flowers in the garden
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) — the Flowering Dogwood is an excellent specimen for residential landscapes
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) — reaching a mature height of 15 to 30 feet with a spread of 15 to 30 feet; this deciduous tree boasts a moderate growth
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) — Prefers well-drained, acidic soil and partial sun; remember to space these trees adequately apart to ensure proper air
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) — remember to space these trees adequately apart to ensure proper air circulation and avoid overcrowding
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) — tree with white blooms
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) — Space trees 15-20 feet apart
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) — The Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) is a cherished small deciduous tree that reaches 20-30 feet in height
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) — Hardy in zones 5-9, it's ideal as a specimen tree or in mixed borders for a four-season appeal
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) — Prefers well-drained, acidic soil and partial sun
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) — ridged bark that becomes more textured as the tree matures
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) — Its horizontal branching structure adds architectural interest
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) — accompanied by bright red berries that provide nourishment for local bird species
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) — is a classic ornamental tree cherished for its year-round beauty
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) — reaching a mature height of 15 to 30 feet with a spread of 15 to 30 feet
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) — These bracts are most commonly white but can exhibit hues of pink or red; accompanied by bright red berries that provide
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) — acidic soils rich in organic matter; remember to space these trees adequately apart to ensure proper air circulation and
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) — the tree's foliage transforms into a fiery array of reds and purples; prefers well-drained, acidic soil and partial sun
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) — performing best in partial shade to full sun exposure.<br><br>In the spring; prefers well-drained, acidic soil and partial
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) — Space trees 15-20 feet apart; this deciduous tree boasts a moderate growth rate and prefers well-drained
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) — Hardy in zones 5-9, it's ideal as a specimen tree or in mixed borders for a four-season appeal; prefers well-drained
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) — As an assistant landscape architect
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