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Flowering Dogwood

Cornus florida

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Flowering dogwood is a small understory tree, 15-30 feet in height. It does best when planted in moist but well drained soils in light shade. Crimson and scarlet fall colors. This species may be impacted by the pathogen dogwood anthracnose. Attracts birds and butterflies.

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Details

Plant Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Conditions

Sun

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in non-wetlands but may occur in wetlands.

Project Uses

Riparian Restoration

Upland Restoration

Urban / Tree Box

Tendency to Spread

Medium

Height (ft)

15-30

Tree Size Class

C: 0-25' at maturity

Flower Color

White

Fall Showy?

Yes

Flowering Time

April-May

Growth Rate

Moderate