Cornus florida, the flowering dogwood, is a species of flowering tree in the family Cornaceae native to eastern North America and northern Mexico. An endemic population once spanned from southernmost coastal Maine south to northern Florida and west to the Mississippi River. [4]

Cornus florida, commonly known as flowering dogwood, is a small deciduous tree that typically grows 15-30’ tall with a low-branching, broadly-pyramidal but somewhat flat-topped habit. It arguably may be the most beautiful of the native American flowering trees.

Cornus florida, commonly known as Flowering Dogwood, is a beloved large shrub or small deciduous tree prized for its four seasons of interest and versatility. Its showy bracts, vibrant fall foliage, and attractive berries make it a standout in any landscape.

Locate flowering dogwood in a site that receives full sun to partial shade, though in the peidmont and along the coast it may need more shade, especially in the afternoon. Plant in well-drained soil that is high in organic matter and has a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

2024年2月1日 · The Cornus florida tree (Flowering Dogwood) provides year round attraction to the garden. It looks great when in bloom in the spring, when the leaves turn a long-lasting reddish purple early in the autumn, and even has attractive red fruits.

3 天之前 · Cornus florida, commonly known as the American Dogwood or Flowering Dogwood, belongs to the Cornus genus within the Cornaceae family. This species is particularly noted for its showy bracts that give the appearance of large, white or pink flowers surrounding a cluster of small, yellow, true flowers. The name “florida” is derived from the ...

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A deciduous, wide-spreading, small tree 10 to 20 ft high in cultivation, but occasionally twice as high in some parts of its native habitat; young shoots soon becoming glabrous.

Scientific name: Cornus florida Pronunciation: KOR-nus FLOR-ih-duh Common name(s): Flowering Dogwood Family: Cornaceae USDA hardiness zones: 5 through 9A (Fig. 2) Origin: native to North America Uses: wide tree lawns (>6 feet wide); medium-sized tree lawns (4-6 feet wide); near a deck or patio; screen; shade tree; narrow tree lawns (3-4 feet wid...

Scientific name: Cornus florida. Pronunciation: KOR-nus FLOR-ih-duh. Common name(s): Flowering dogwood. Family: Cornaceae. USDA hardiness zones: 5A through 9A. Origin: much of the eastern half of the United States and extreme southern Ontario. UF/IFAS Invasive Assessment Status: native