Cornus florida f. rubra
PINK FLOWERING DOGWOOD
Cornaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 5-9

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to neutral

Tolerances: heavy frost
6m
Plant habit
 
8m

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Flowers: crimson

Flowering Time: late spring

Leaves: mid green; purple & red in autumn
 
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Cornus florida f. rubra
PINK FLOWERING DOGWOOD
Cornaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 5-9

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to neutral

Tolerances: heavy frost
6m
Plant habit
 
8m

FEATURES

Flowers: crimson

Flowering Time: late spring

Leaves: mid green; purple & red in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental designs

Uses: large planter, street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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