Flowering dogwood
Cornus florida

Common Name: Flowering dogwood
Genus: Cornus
Species: florida
The latin Cornus means ‘horn’, in this case referring to the hard nature of the wood.
Category: Shrubs and Sub-shrubs
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Has colourful autumn foliage
Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 6.00 m (600 cm) |
Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade | Spread: 8.00 m (800 cm) |
Foliage Type: Deciduous | Flower Colour: Green, Pink, White, Yellow |
Foliage Colour: Green, Purple, Red | Flowering Period: May |
Soil Type: Acidic
Ericaceous: Requires a neutral or acid soil (or ericaceous compost), with a pH of 7 or below
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
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 it's an excellent specimen tree for a small sunny garden.
Garden Care: Incorporate a quantity of composted pine needles or well-rotted leaf mould when planting. Requires minimal pruning.
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