Cornus florida
Eastern Flowering Dogwood, Flowering Dogwood
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
6 - 9m
Width:
6 - 9m
Growth Rate:
Slow
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun Part Shade
pH Tolerance:
Requires acid soil (pH 5.0 to 7.0)
Drought Tolerance:
Moderate
Flooding Tolerance:
Low
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Unknown
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Unknown
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Naturalization, Parks, Residential
Native to Ontario:
Yes
Native to North America:
Yes
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Insects and Diseases
Susceptible to several different pests and diseases when stressed. Anthracnose is one issue that this species faces.
Management Notes
Does not tolerate soil or air pollution
Cultivars
Cherokee Princess, Cherokee Chief, Cloud Nine, Comco No.1, Daybreak, Jean's Appalachian Snow, Prairie Pink, Rainbow, Rubra, Stellar Pink, Sunset, Welchii, Xanthocarpa