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Cornus florida

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 - 11 m (15 - 35 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 (flowering dogwood) contributes a spectacular display as well as structure to your garden design. The tree Cornus florida (flowering dogwood) yields white blossoms during mid spring. This plant is rounded in form and has matte and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour. The bark is showy and scaly in texture. Showy fruit are produced by Cornus florida (flowering dogwood). Cornus florida (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 This tree attracts birds and butterflies to your garden. In the fall, Cornus florida offers a beautiful display of autumn colour.