This deciduous tree has a single grey-brown trunk with spreading branches that form a conical crown. It has oval mid-green leaves may be twisted and the greenish-white star-shaped flowers appear during early spring with white to pink bracts.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9

Cornus floridais naturally found in north-eastern USA growing in woodlands on well-drained organic rich neutral to slightly acid soils. It prefers a sunny to semi shaded open position and is drought tender but frost tolerant.

Flowering Dogwood is grown for its graceful habit and its profuse flowers. It is planted in parks or along streets and as a lawn specimen. It is also planted in groups along borders or in woodland settings. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is suitable for coastal or mountain regions and although it tolerates a cold winter it requires a warm summer for best growth. ID 1578

Cornus (KOR-nus)florida (FLOR-id-uh)

Cornaceae (kor-NAY-see-ee)
Dogwood Family