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Cornus florida 'Pink

Eastern Dogwood

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Description

20-30'+ tall, and a horizontal branching pattern, often wider than its height. Flowering Dogwood, flowers densely in May and again in the fall. The spring fruit appears as clusters. Good air circulation is required. 'Cherokee Princess' & 'Cloud Nine' are pure white flowering selections. 'Stellar Pink' is a pink flowering cultivar.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Pink

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

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid

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:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.