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

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