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Cornus florida

flowering dogwood

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Tiny, yellow-tipped, green flowers in May, surrounded by white or pink flower bracts, and curled mid-green leaves turning red-purple in autumn. This conical, deciduous tree or shrub thrives in fertile, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil. Unsuitable for shallow, chalky soils, Cornus florida is an excellent specimen tree for a small sunny garden.

How to care for Cornus florida:

Plant Cornus florida in well-drained, slightly acidic soil in a spot with partial shade to full sun, ensuring good air circulation to reduce the risk of disease. Incorporate a quantity of composted pine needles or well-rotted leaf mould when planting. Requires minimal pruning.
Flowering period:
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Eventual height:
6m
Eventual spread:
8m
Position:

Full sun

Rate of growth:

Average

Soil:

Humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compost

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

  • InformationThis shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.

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