Flowering Dogwood

Cornus florida · Tree

Flowering Dogwood is a moderate-growing tree, hardy in USDA zones 5-9, that matures to about 15–30 ft × 15–30 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-dry soil. Expect yellow, green and pink blooms in spring. It attracts butterflies, pollinators and small mammals, stands up well to compaction, deer and fire and grows happily in containers.

USDA zones

5-9

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

15–30 ft × 15–30 ft

Spacing

12–24 ft

Growth rate

Medium

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-dry

Foliage

Green

Bloom color

Yellow, Green, Pink, White

Bloom season

Spring

Attracts

Butterflies, Pollinators, Small mammals, Songbirds, Bees

Tough against

Compaction, Deer, Fire, Wind

Watch out for

Frequent disease problems

Native to

Eastern North America