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Cornus florida 'White"

White Flowering Dogwood

Plant photo of: Cornus florida 'White
Information by: John Bernhard        Photographer: Steve Mullany, Connon N.

 

Description

As a deciduous tree, this dogwood has a rounded form and a horizontal branching pattern. It produces very dense flowering in May as well as in the fall. The fruit appears in clusters of scarlet oval.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Standard

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Patio

Special Uses

Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.