Flowering Dogwood Tree | Cornus florida
Interest from spring to autumn
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Flowering Dogwood Tree
Cornus florida
- With its showy white bracts and blazing autumn colour, this flowering dogwood tree is a real showstopper!
- Perfect for small-to-medium-sized gardens, Cornus florida looks brilliant when planted in the heart of a lawn or within a spacious bed or border
- Though not edible, the tree's bright red autumn berries offer fantastic ornamental value alongside its fiery foliage
- Stuck wondering what to plant alongside your dogwood? Consider a combination of ferns, hellebores and hostas
- This tree is both low-maintenance and easy to grow, what's not to like?
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Flowering Dogwood Tree can be grown in a large pot (50cm+). It can be kept long-term with regular pruning and repotting. Ensure the soil doesn't dry out completely in temperatures above 25°C.
How big does it get?
The Flowering Dogwood Tree reaches a mature height of 5 to 7 metres, with a spread of 4 to 6 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Flowering Dogwood Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Flowering Dogwood Tree prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil to thrive. Ensure the soil does not freeze below -5°C for optimal root health, applying a 5cm layer of mulch in winter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Flowering Dogwood Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Flowering Dogwood Tree can be pruned in late winter or early spring before new growth begins, cutting back by 10-20cm.
How hardy is this plant?
Cornus florida has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, making it hardy down to -15°C in most of the UK, but it may suffer in central or northerly locations.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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