Flowering Dogwood
Cornus Florida
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
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 4–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Tree
- Family
- Cornaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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