Flowering Dogwood
Cornus florida
NativeMedium AvailabilityPart shadeZones 5a - 9bLow Resilience/AdaptationMedium Water
Quick stats
Mature height15 - 30 feet
Canopy spread25 - 30 feet
MaintenanceMedium
Bloom DescriptionWhite flowers
Flowersshowy
About this Tree
The native Flowering Dogwood is a multi-season masterpiece perfectly sized for smaller yards or understory planting beneath larger shade trees. It kicks off the spring season with a breathtaking display of snow-white or blush-pink blossoms, transitions to crisp red foliage in the fall, and finishes the year with glossy winter berries that local songbirds adore. Its shock-resistant wood was historically prized for crafting durable tools, but today, its primary job is injecting pure, artistic elegance into the home landscape.
Planting specifications
Scientific name Cornus florida
FamilyCornaceae
Mature height15 - 30 feet
Canopy spread25 - 30 feet
Native RangeEastern U.S.
Sun exposurePart shade
AttractsBirds, Songbirds, Bees/Pollinators (Flowers), Wildlife (Fruit)
Water needsMedium
USDA zones5a - 9b
Wildlife valueHigh
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Common nameFlowering Dogwood
Scientific name Cornus florida
FamilyCornaceae
Mature height15 - 30 feet
Canopy spread25 - 30 feet
Sun exposurePart shade
Water needsMedium
USDA zones5a - 9b
Wildlife valueHigh
AttractsBirds, Songbirds, Bees/Pollinators (Flowers), Wildlife (Fruit)
BloomWhite flowers
Bloom TimeSpring
Carbon/Air QualityLow
Flowersshowy
AvailabilityMedium
Hydroloby/StormwaterMedium
LeavesDeciduous
MaintenaceMedium
Native RangeEastern U.S.
Native StatusNative
Ecological ValueMedium
Parking Lot TreeYes
Street TreeNo
Resilience/AdaptationLow
Pollinator ValueMedium
ToleratesDeer
Suggested useFlowering Tree
Columbia County AvailabilityPoor
Augusta-Richmond AvailabilityMedium
