Distance unavailable · 11482 Tuxford St, Sun Valley, CA 91352

trefle.io · Taken May 23, 2018 by Dieter Wagner (cc-by-sa)
Cornaceae
Flowering dogwood
Cornus florida
Also known as Cornus florida var. pendula, Eastern dogwood, Cornus florida var. rubra, White dogwood
Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Dogwood · Native · Flowering Tree · Spring Blooms · Wildlife · Deciduous · Shade · Ornamental · Fall Color · Cornaceae
Flowering dogwood is a stunning native ornamental tree prized for its showy spring blooms and brilliant fall foliage. Plant in partial shade with rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil and water regularly to prevent drought stress. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and protect shallow roots.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply to keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- Temperature
- -20°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 180 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Masachusettes, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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