Cornus florida 'Pygmaea' (pygmy flowering dogwood) bears white blooms during mid-spring. This tree is rounded in form and has medium green foliage that is matte and medium textured. The fruit produced by Cornus florida 'Pygmaea' (pygmy flowering dogwood) is showy. The bark is showy and scaly in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning tree which has been designated a specimen.