The Pink Flowering Dogwood produces large, showy flowers that bloom in spring. The flowers are typically pink, ranging from light pink to deep pink, and they create a vibrant and eye-catching display. The tree also produces red berries in the fall, which add further visual interest.
In terms of size, the Pink Flowering Dogwood is a small to medium-sized tree, typically reaching a height of about 20 to 30 feet (6 to 9 meters) with a spread of 15 to 25 feet (4.5 to 7.5 meters). It has a rounded or vase-shaped growth habit and attractive green leaves that turn reddish-purple in the fall.
The Pink Flowering Dogwood is a great choice for adding beauty and color to your landscape. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil
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Origins: |
S. and E. North America; GA Native |
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Height: |
15' - 30' |
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Spread: |
15’ - 30' |
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Spacing: |
25' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Prone to leaf scorching or spots in full sun. Stressed Dogwoods are susceptible to leaf spot, crown canker, root rot, powdery mildew, blight, and anthracnose. Anthracnose can be a serious problem. Mulching will help keep roots cool in summer.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Ponds or streams, Foundational Plantings.
COMPANION PLANTS: Chinese Redbud, Boxwood, Itea
IMAGES: ElmAgos, Cornus florida rubra in ElmAgos garden in Udine., CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Photoset by miluz, Cornus florida 'Rubra' (1),(2)+(3), (3) Andrey Zharkikh, 2012.04.30_18.51.52_CIMG7326
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
