🌸 Cornus florida (Flowering Dogwood)
Small Understory Tree | Eastern North American Native | Iconic Spring Bloomer | Wildlife Supporter
Highlights for Native Plant Enthusiasts:
🐛 Host plant for over 100 species of native moths and butterflies, including the Spring Azure
🐦 Bright red berries are a critical fall food source for birds like cardinals, thrushes, and cedar waxwings
🌸 Famous for its showy white (or pink-tinged) spring bracts—a native alternative to non-native ornamentals
🌿 Naturally grows in forest understories, woodland edges, and shaded slopes
🐝 Supports native bees and beneficial insects with pollen-rich true flowers
🍂 Purple-red fall foliage and handsome blocky bark add year-round interest to native landscapes
Growing Information:
Height: 15–30 ft | Spread: 15–25 ft
Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils; prefers loam but adapts to clay
Light: Part shade ideal, tolerates full sun with good soil moisture
Zones: 5–9
Type: Deciduous understory tree
Growth Rate: Moderate
Why Native Growers Love It:
Cornus florida is a beloved native understory tree that offers stunning beauty and deep ecological value. It supports early pollinators, caterpillars for songbirds, and berries for migrating birds—making it a cornerstone species for native woodland gardens and rewilded edges.
Its graceful form, textured bark, and layered branching bring habitat structure and charm to small and large plantings alike. Whether in a shady yard, a forest edge, or a native hedgerow, flowering dogwood delivers true four-season wildlife value.
Seed-grown from wild-type and improved stock. Free of synthetic pesticide and herbicides.
Pairs beautifully with spicebush, eastern redbud, oakleaf hydrangea, and native groundcovers.
🛒 Plant Cornus florida—beautify the landscape, support the food web, and restore native forest structure.
🌸 Cornus florida (Flowering Dogwood)
Small Understory Tree | Eastern North American Native | Iconic Spring Bloomer | Wildlife Supporter
Highlights for Native Plant Enthusiasts:
🐛 Host plant for over 100 species of native moths and butterflies, including the Spring Azure
🐦 Bright red berries are a critical fall food source for birds like cardinals, thrushes, and cedar waxwings
🌸 Famous for its showy white (or pink-tinged) spring bracts—a native alternative to non-native ornamentals
🌿 Naturally grows in forest understories, woodland edges, and shaded slopes
🐝 Supports native bees and beneficial insects with pollen-rich true flowers
🍂 Purple-red fall foliage and handsome blocky bark add year-round interest to native landscapes
Growing Information:
Height: 15–30 ft | Spread: 15–25 ft
Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils; prefers loam but adapts to clay
Light: Part shade ideal, tolerates full sun with good soil moisture
Zones: 5–9
Type: Deciduous understory tree
Growth Rate: Moderate
Why Native Growers Love It:
Cornus florida is a beloved native understory tree that offers stunning beauty and deep ecological value. It supports early pollinators, caterpillars for songbirds, and berries for migrating birds—making it a cornerstone species for native woodland gardens and rewilded edges.
Its graceful form, textured bark, and layered branching bring habitat structure and charm to small and large plantings alike. Whether in a shady yard, a forest edge, or a native hedgerow, flowering dogwood delivers true four-season wildlife value.
Seed-grown from wild-type and improved stock. Free of synthetic pesticide and herbicides.
Pairs beautifully with spicebush, eastern redbud, oakleaf hydrangea, and native groundcovers.
🛒 Plant Cornus florida—beautify the landscape, support the food web, and restore native forest structure.
