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Flowering Dogwood

  • Tolerant of clay soil
  • Deer resistant
  • Attracts birds and butterflies

Plant Details +

Botanical CornusĀ florida
Common Name flowering dogwood
Height 15-30'
Spacing 15-30'
Hardiness 5-9
Exposure Full Sun to Part Shade
Foliage Dark Green
Flower White
Bloomtime Spring

Planting/Care Instructions +

Planting Instructions: Plant in the spring. Soak roots for 3-6 hours before planting. 1. Dig a hole two times wider than the root spread and just as deep as the root system. 2. Set the tree in place so the crown (where the root meets the stem) is level or slightly above the soil surface. 3. Cover with soil to the original soil surface and water thoroughly.

Pests or Diseases: Susceptible to anthracnose, powdery mildew, leaf spot, canker, root rot, leaf and twig blight.