Local Ecotype
Small tree, to 20’
Part shade to part sun
Moist to medium soil
Blooms in spring, red fruits in early fall
A wonderful small understory tree of eastern forests. The showy white spring blooms are actually composed of white floral bracts surrounding a cluster of tiny green flowers. The berries that follow ripen to a deep scarlet red and feed songbirds, often during peak fall migration. In fall, the leaves turn a vibrant reddish to reddish purple hue. A true understory species, Flowering Dogwood performs best in the partial shade of mature trees. Its canopy takes on a rounded candelabra like shape, and often hosts nesting songbirds. Flowering Dogwood grows best in partial to medium shade in a fertile loamy soil. In optimal conditions, it can reach 20-30 feet.
Local Ecotype
Small tree, to 20’
Part shade to part sun
Moist to medium soil
Blooms in spring, red fruits in early fall
A wonderful small understory tree of eastern forests. The showy white spring blooms are actually composed of white floral bracts surrounding a cluster of tiny green flowers. The berries that follow ripen to a deep scarlet red and feed songbirds, often during peak fall migration. In fall, the leaves turn a vibrant reddish to reddish purple hue. A true understory species, Flowering Dogwood performs best in the partial shade of mature trees. Its canopy takes on a rounded candelabra like shape, and often hosts nesting songbirds. Flowering Dogwood grows best in partial to medium shade in a fertile loamy soil. In optimal conditions, it can reach 20-30 feet.