Flowering Dogwood

 

Common Name	Flowering Dogwood
Scientific Name	Cornus florida
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Dry Upland Site, Moist Upland Site
Light Preference	Partial Sun, Full Shade
Wildlife Value	birds, small mammals
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8)
Height	20' to 50'
Bloom Time	Spring
Evergreen	No
Comments	state tree of Virginia; very popular early blooming under story plant; high protein red fruits important source of food for wildlife; good nest tree for song birds; subject to infestation by wood boring insects and canker diseases; needs good air circulation to reduce fungus growth; transplant seedlings in winter