Cornus florida 'White'
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 as in the fall. The fruit appears in clusters of scarlet oval. '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
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
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.