Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida)
Family: Cornaceae
Flowering dogwood is a popular ornamental landscape tree that flowers profusely in the late springtime. The showy bracts (specialized leaves) that surround the inconspicuous flower heads are usually white, but pink cultivars are also available. The bright red fruits ripen in autumn and are attractive to birds.
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Tags:
flower, ornamental, sun, tree
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Cultivation: Medium-sized tree for USDA hardiness zones 5 to 8. Grows best in partial to full sun with moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 15' to 30' (4.6 m to 9 m) tall with a spread of 15' to 30' (4.6 m to 9 m).
Flowering: Blooms in mid-spring.
Propagation methods: cuttings, grafting, seeds.
Size: Reaches 15' to 30' (4.6 m to 9 m) tall with a spread of 15' to 30' (4.6 m to 9 m).
Flowering: Blooms in mid-spring.
Propagation methods: cuttings, grafting, seeds.