Cornus florida 'Rubra'
Native Pink Dogwood
With abundant soft pink flowers, this variety stands out in the landscape and is always a favorite choice. Not quite as cold hardy as most of the white flowered varieties.
The flowers produce pollen and nectar and the berries are favored by wintering birds.
- Deciduous, flowering tree
- Pink flower bracts
- Broadly, pyramidal habit
- Category: Tree, Native
- Hardiness Zone: 5-9
- Height: 15-25 ft
- Spread: 15-20 ft
- Bloom Color: Pink
- Foliage Color: Green
Foliage
| • | Deciduous |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
Growth Rate
| • | Moderate |
Soil Moisture
| • | Well-Drained |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Focal Point |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Native |
| • | Naturalizing |
| • | Specimen |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cornus florida 'Rubra'
Prefers acidic, well-drained soil with organic matter. Does not like dry, hot soil so mulch to retain moisture and cool roots. Partial shade is best.