Flowering Dogwood
Scientific Name
Cornus florida
Geographical Considerations
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View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
5a to 9a
This is a native Florida plant.
Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Flowering Dogwood grows best in Partial Shade.
Light Range
It performs in Full Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained
Soil pH
Acid to Slightly Alkaline (4.5-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
Low to None
DroughtTolerance
Medium
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
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Plant Type
- Trees - Small
Plant Shape
- Upright
- Round
- Irregular
Leaf Persistence
Flowering Dogwood is Deciduous
Spread
25-30 feet
Height
25-30 feet
Growth Rate
Moderate
Leaf Size
Large
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
Medium
Flower Month
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- December
Flower Color
- White
Additional Detail
Prefers deep, rich, well–drained sandy or clay soils and has a moderately long life; roots will rot in soils without adequate drainage. Foliage red in fall. | Pests/Diseases: susceptible to some pests and diseases | attracts birds
