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Cornus florida - White Flowering Dogwood is most commonly know for its white "flowers" that bloom in late spring. What most people don't know is that these supposed "flowers" are actually modified leaves called bracts that surround a cluster of about 20 tiny yellow flowers and appear like flower petals, similar to the poinsettia. In summer, these bracts fall of to display the glossy green ovate leaves that adorn the trees branches. Once autumn comes around those flowers bear small crimson red berries and the leaves turn a red-purple shade. Winter, once all the foliage falls, its textured, silvery bark is left on display to be truly admired and appreciated.
Attracts all types of wildlife:Â 36 species of birds, bears and rodents eat the fruit and the foliage and twigs are browsed by deer and rabbits alike.
Full sun to partial sun.
Attracts birds, bees and butterflies.
Native to North America
Drought tolerant once established.
White flowers, non-fragrant
This White Flowering Dogwood comes in a 1 Gallon pot
Size: Mature size can reach 15'- 25' x 20'- 25'
Light: Prefers partial sun but can be planted in full sun as long as mulching is provided to retain moisture in the soil.
Hardiness zone: 5 - 9
Native to North America
Characteristics: Grows in a rounded umbrella shape with tiered branches. Fairly low maintenance. Best planted in the spring. An attention grabber in all four seasons.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Soil, Water, Fertilize: Moist, clay, rich, sandy, but adaptable to a wide range of well-draining soil types with the pH 5.5 - 6.5. Tolerant to cold. Pruning is not necessary but if to do so wait for late autumn to winter while tree is in dormancy. Wait until the second season to feed, using a small amount of slow-release, nitrogen-rich fertilizer. Susceptible to leaf spot, borer, mildew and scale.
*Plants cannot be shipped to Alaska or Hawaii.
*Plants ship dormant in winter months.
*Pictures shown are of mature plants and not what you will receive.
Requires 6 or more hours hours of sunlight.
Allow 18'ft of space between plants to allow room to grow.
Hardiness zone for this plant: 5 - 9
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Flowering Dogwood Tree 'White Flowering Dogwood'
Cultivated in 1731, this native spanning from Massachusetts to Florida and west of Texas has long been an American favorite. The White Flowering Dogwood is a versatile, hardy and beautiful tree, with distinctive white bracts resembling flowers contrasting the dark green leaves. The bracts are modified leaves meant to attract pollinators to their small, insignificant flowers at their center. Various animals, such as birds, squirrels and other mammals enjoy the small glossy red fruit produced in the fall.
