Flowering Dogwood

$7.75

Cornus florida

Out of Stock for 2023. Please check back in March 2024.

Tree in 2 x 5 inch coco fibre plug

Light: part shade to full sun
Moisture: medium
Soil: sandy loam
Mature Height: 20 feet

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Description

*Please Note: This tree is native to the Carolinian Zone. Grows best in the milder regions of Southern Ontario (Zone 5-7).

Gorgeous, small tree with a magnificent display of white flowers in late spring and stunning red fall bark colour. A unique species that is perfect for a small garden.

Produces red berry-like drupes from August to September that attract various birds. Best planted in a protected site for winter survival. Protect from rabbits chewing bark in the winter time.

Ontario Hardiness Zone: 5 to 7 (Find out your Hardiness Zone here)

Photos from: The Scott Arboretum (flowers) and Clemson College (tree)

Wondering if this species is right for your landscape? Check out these resources:

More information about Flowering Dogwood

More information about the Carolinian Zone

Map of the Carolinian Zone

 

Additional information

Weight0.10 kg
Dimensions6 × 6 × 30 cm
Light Requirements

Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade, Partial Shade

Moisture Requirements

Medium

Soil Requirements

Sandy Loam

Pollinators

Birds, Butterflies

Flower Colour

white

Bloom Period

Spring

Fall Colours

Red