Cornus florida
One of the most beautiful spring trees in the state, with showy petals of white or pink
Cornus florida flowering dogwood


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White or pink flowering spring tree with widely spreading horizontal branches and showy, long-lasting blooms. This beautiful deciduous tree grows up to 10 m tall and can be single or multi-trunked. Fruits of deep red color form in August and the scarlet red fall foliage makes this tree attractive throughout the season. The pink and white petals are actually bracts, the flowers themselves are tiny, in the center.
Habitat & Range
Rich, moist woods, forest edges, and old fields.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland codes
EMP: | FACU |
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NCNE: | FACU |
Phenology
Flowers in May; leaves follow flowers.
Fruits appear in August and are fully ripe in September.
Characteristics
Plant Codes
S-rank: S5 (Secure)
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Cornus florida flowering dogwood
Synonyms: Beanthamidia floridaAdd to MyPlants View Locations
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