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Flowering Dogwood

Cornus florida

Iconic understory tree. Watch for anthracnose; site with good airflow.

Family

Cornaceae

Type

tree

Lifespan

perennial

Height

15–30 ft

Spacing

15–30 ft apart

Light

part shade, shade

Soil moisture

dry, moist

Soil pH

acidic, neutral, alkaline

Bloom

February, March, April, May, June

Bloom colors

white, pink, yellow, green

Wildlife value

songbirds, butterflies, larval host

Caterpillar hosts

~118 butterfly & moth species

Landscape uses

specimen, hedge or screen

Native states

AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WV