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White-Flowering Dogwood | Cornus florida
White-flowering dogwood is a small tree with showy white flowers (technically the white parts are the bracts) in early Spring. It has a very large range, from northern Mexico to eastern North America. The small red fruits ripen in the late summer, and many birds will come to feast on them! It's also a host for many types of native moths. Each plant has male and female flowers. They prefer well-drained, acidic soils.
Container Size: 3-gal
Sun: Part Shade
Moisture: Moist
Maximum height: 15-30ft
Maximum Spread: 20-25 ft
Region of Origin: Eastern USA
White-flowering dogwood is a small tree with showy white flowers (technically the white parts are the bracts) in early Spring. It has a very large range, from northern Mexico to eastern North America. The small red fruits ripen in the late summer, and many birds will come to feast on them! It's also a host for many types of native moths. Each plant has male and female flowers. They prefer well-drained, acidic soils.
Container Size: 3-gal
Sun: Part Shade
Moisture: Moist
Maximum height: 15-30ft
Maximum Spread: 20-25 ft
Region of Origin: Eastern USA