Flowering dogwood

Flowering dogwood

Cornus florida

Cornus
Cornaceae
Native Plants
Zone 49
🐾 Pet-Safe

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.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

180

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply To Keep Soil Consistently Moist, Especially During Dry Spells

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Temperature

-20°90°F

Mature Spread

up to 24

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed, Division

Ecology & Origin

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

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken May 23, 2018 by Dieter Wagner (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones
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