SKU: TC00220

Cornus florida - Flowering Dogwood is a small understory tree of eastern forests and one of the United States most popular ornamental but native plants. Its showy large flowers are technically white leaf bracts and not petals. Fall migrant birds eat the berries. Flowering Dogwood is the Virginia State Tree.

Height: 20-50
Spread: 20-50'
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: 5-7
Light: Survives best in part shade
Flowers:White in April-May -pink is a variety
Fruit: Red berries in August-January
Fall color: Red to Orange

Wildlife value: Migratory Songbirds eat the berries
Notes of Interest: Indians used the bark and root medicinally and made a red dye from the roots. According to legend, Jesus was nailed to a cross made from Flowering Dogwood, which used to be a tall straight tree. But ever after was a tree bent and crooked with flowers in the shape of the cross and a crown of thorns at the center of the flower. The tips of the petals were darkened symbolizing the nails used in his hands and feet.