Cornus florida 'Rubra' - Pink Flowering Dogwood - Photo courtesy of Sean James Consulting & Design
Cornus florida 'Rubra' - Pink Flowering Dogwood - Photo courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.

Pink Flowering Dogwood

Cornus florida 'Rubra'

  • AKA Benthamidia florida 'Rubra'
  • Masses of fragrant pink flowers appear before the leaves
  • Glossy oval red fruits, held in clusters, are attractive to birds
  • Drooping glossy green leaves
  • Fall colour is shades of red
  • Upright clump with tiered, horizontal branches
  • Bloom Time: Spring

ZONE:
6

COLOUR:
Pink (deep)

HEIGHT:
6-7 m

SPREAD:
6-7 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Can be grown as a specimen tree or shrub. Plant in medium moisture and a well-drained soil, however, they will tolerate a wide range of soils. Thrives best in some shade and in full sun if roots are shaded. 

Additional Notes about Pink Flowering Dogwood:


The showy flowers seen on Cornus florida cultivars are actually bracts surrounding the smaller, inconspicuous flower in the centre.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous
Fruit
FLOWERING TIME:
Early Spring
HABIT:
Upright
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen