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      Cornus florida |
    Dogwood, Flowering |
       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. | _____________________________ Back to List | The information for this Deciduous Tree (164) was last updated on: 2017-04-09 23:01:52 |
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