Flowering Dogwood
Flowering Dogwood*
Cornus florida
Type: Small tree
Sun Needs: Full sun- shade
Soil Moisture: Medium
Mature Size(ft): 15-30 x 15-30
Bloom Time: April-May
Growth Rate: Slow
Estimated size at delivery: 2-3
Container size: 3 gallon
Ecological benefits:
• Flowers support native pollinators
• Fruits eaten by wildlife including birds and small mammals
Other info:
*Recommended by Purdue University Indiana Climate Change Impacts Assessment as a good species to plant in the face of climate change. Beautiful flowering ornamental tree. Showy white, red, or pink flowering bracts appear before the leaves in early spring. Dark green summer foliage turns a brilliant reddish-purple in fall. It is sensitive to adverse soil and environmental conditions such as road salt and pollution. Pagoda dogwood is a good alternate.
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Pick Up ASAP from the SWCD office. Monday -Friday 8am-4:30pm.
We guarantee a healthy specimen will be supplied at pick up. Due to variations in planting, site conditions and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after tree pick up. Remember, you are investing in quality root stock vs vigorous above ground leafing or height. The provided estimated heights at delivery are not guaranteed.
Photos: Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder