Cornus florida
Flowering Dogwood, Eastern Dogwood
Description
As a deciduous tree, this dogwood has a rounded form and a horizontal branching pattern. It produces very dense flowering in May as well asin the fall. The fruit appears in clusters of scarlet oval.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Width Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Standard
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Patio
Special Uses
Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.