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Cornus florida f. rubra

Family Cornaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 4.5 - 12 m (15 - 40 ft)
Spread 4.5 - 9 m (15 - 30 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description A flowering tree, Cornus florida f. rubra (pink flowering dogwood) contributes a spectacular display as well as structure to your garden design. The tree Cornus florida f. rubra (pink flowering dogwood) bears showy and pink blossoms during mid-spring. This plant is rounded in form and has matte and medium textured foliage that is dark green in colour. The bark is showy and scaly in texture. Showy and bright red fruit are produced by Cornus florida f. rubra (pink flowering dogwood). Cornus florida f. rubra (pink flowering dogwood) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Cornus florida f. rubra . In autumn, Cornus florida f. rubra is alight with fall colour.