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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:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.