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Cornus florida 'Rubra' - Flowering Dogwood

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Cornus florida 'Rubra' is a highly desirable addition to any landscape, renowned for its alluring round-canopy display of rosy-pink blossoms come springtime. The Pink Flowering Dogwood, a native of the eastern US, stands impressive with a stature of up to 15-30 feet tall and wide, fitting perfectly in small to medium-sized gardens. The visual splendor continues well beyond spring. As seasons change, its dark green heart-shaped leaves transition to an eye-catching palette of brilliant reds and purples, ensuring year-round garden interest. The Flowering Dogwood is a modest consumer of water and shows versatility in sun exposure, flourishing under full sun to partial shade conditions. It champions well-drained, organically-enriched soil, flexing resilience against most pests and diseases. This deciduous tree is a magnet for wildlife, attracting a variety of pollinators with its fragrant flowers and providing nourishment for birds and wildlife with its edible berries, making it far more than a pretty face in your landscape.

  • Size: Up to 15-30 feet tall and wide
  • Flowers: Rosy-pink blossoms in spring
  • Foliage: Dark green leaves that turn to vibrant shades of red and purple in the fall
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Wildlife attraction: Attracts pollinators and provides edible berries for birds and other wildlife
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