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Flowering Dogwood

Classic small landscape tree with beautiful four-petaled flowers in spring, followed by vibrant berries. Rich foliage provides shade. Combine with spring-flowering bulbs, rhododendron, hydrangea, and euonymus.

Companion Plants

Colorado Blue Spruce

Leyland's Cypress

Spirea

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Flowering Dogwood

  • Botanical name

    Cornus florida

  • Variety

    Cherokee Chief

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).

  • Light

    Part sun

  • Height

    20-25' (6-7.5 m)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    In spring

  • Water

    1-2 times per week

  • Bloom Color

    Pink

  • Bloom Time

    Spring

  • Maintenance

    Leave fruit on plant for winter interest