Profile
Flowering Dogwood
Cornus florida
Deciduous Tree
Height |
20 - 30 (feet) |
|---|---|
Spread |
20 - 30 (feet) |
Distinctions |
Low branched small tree with horizontal branching; dark green leaves turn reddish purple in autumn; large 3”-4” white flowers in May; red fruit in autumn; needs moist acidic well-drained soils and partial shade. |
Limitations |
Susceptible to insect and disease if grown in inappropriate locations; only successful in warmest portion of SE. |
Hardiness |
SE (Zone 5) |
Origin |
Massachusetts to Florida |
Cultivars |
Numerous cultivars available; most popular include: ‘Cherokee Chief’ deep red flowers; ‘Cloud Nine’ better hardiness and flowers at younger age; ‘Rubra’ pink flowers. |
