Cornus florida 'Rubra'
Pink Flowering Dogwood
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:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.