Pink Flowering Dogwood

Family Cornaceae

Fall Color Red

Size Class I, 15-20 ft. High 15-20 ft. Wide

Seed Red stonefruit

Flower 3 inch, pink flower

Characteristics Dark Green leaves consistently turning red in autumn. Attractive in all seasons. Excellent specimen tree and is considered to be one of the most attractive native flowering trees in the United States. Flowers in spring before leaves appear. Flower color varies with the variety selected. Appeals to birds and wildlife.

Water Moderate to high

Light Partial shade

Soil Cool, well drained, flight soil with some organic matter

Growth Rate Low/medium