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flowering dogwood

flowering dogwood

Cornus florida

treeβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 4a – Zone 9b

A native understory tree valued for its showy white (or pink) spring bracts that resemble flowers, followed by attractive red fall foliage and fruit. It prefers partial shade and is ideal for woodland gardens and residential landscapes.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
15–30β€² tall Γ— 15–25β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 4aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b

pH Range

4.87.7
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.8 to 7.7

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringFall

Sub-canopy

Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Function & Care

wildlife benefitpollinator nectaryhedgerow

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
moderate
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering