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Mexican Flowering Dogwood

Cornus Florida Subsp. Urbiniana

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Overview

The Mexican Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida subsp. urbiniana) is a captivating small deciduous tree, boasting a mature height of 15-25 feet with a similar spread. Distinguished by its striking white to pinkish bracts, it blooms profusely in spring. This specimen thrives in USDA zones 5-9, prefers well-draining soil, and flourishes in partial to full sun. It adds year-round interest with red autumn foliage and ornamental berries.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Mexican Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida Subsp. Urbiniana) — urbiniana) is a captivating small deciduous tree, boasting a mature height of 15-25 feet with a
Mexican Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida Subsp. Urbiniana) — The Mexican Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida subspCornus Florida Subsp. UrbinianaCornus Florida Subsp. UrbinianaCornus Florida Subsp. UrbinianaCornus Florida Subsp. UrbinianaCornus Florida Subsp. Urbiniana

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Cornaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Mexican Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida Subsp. Urbiniana) — urbiniana) is a captivating small deciduous tree, boasting a mature height of 15-25 feet with a
Mexican Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida Subsp. Urbiniana) — The Mexican Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida subsp
Cornus Florida Subsp. Urbiniana
Cornus Florida Subsp. Urbiniana
Cornus Florida Subsp. Urbiniana
Cornus Florida Subsp. Urbiniana
Cornus Florida Subsp. Urbiniana

Photograph: Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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