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Cornus florida 'Rubra'

Pink Flowering Dogwood

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Description

Like the 'Alba' variety, this small, deciduous tree has branches that grow in beautiful horizontal planes. The leaves are oval, 2-5" long, and bright green in color. Its flowers are pink to rose-colored. The coloring of the fall foliage is especially beautiful.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Patio

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.