Directory of Trees
Directory of Trees
American Pink Dogwood (Cornus florida var. Rubra)
The sister to the native American White Dogwood. Similarly, it makes an excellent ornamental specimen near a patio, on corners of homes, or in groupings. Also useful for naturalizing at the edge of woods.
Size: 20 to 25 feet high and wide
Shape: Rounded, low-branched tree with horizontally growing branches
Flowers: Bright pink flowers in late April to early March
Fall Color: Excellent red to reddish purple
Rate of Growth: Slow to medium
Other Attributes: Bright red berries in the fall that the birds enjoy
Growing Conditions: Plant in partial shade in rich, acid, moist well-drained soil. Will tolerate full shade but flowering will be diminished. (American Dogwoods are placed in too much stress if planted in full sun.) Provide supplementary watering in times of drought.
Other / Related Varieties: Cherokee Brave (Cornus florida 'Cherokee Brave') - Vigorous grower, reddish pink flowers with a white center.
Prices vary according to size, variety, and availability.
Please Note: Trees cannot be shipped outside of the DC/Baltimore Metropolitan areas. Tree prices and sizes are subject to change.