The Red Flowering Dogwood Tree
Cornus florida
 Â  | Mature Height 15 - 30 feet, Mature Spread 15 - 20 feet, Soil Type Widely Adaptable, Moisture Widely Adaptable, Mature Form Round,
Growth Rate Moderate, Sun Exposure Full Sun - Full Shade, Flower Color Red, Fall Color Red, Foliage Color Green, P Size Pink or Red,
Zones 5-8, Red Flowering Dogwood tree photosThe Red Flowering Dogwood tree, Cornus florida, 'Cherokee Chief', exhibits a moderate growth rate. The new growth is red. Red Flowering Dogwood trees have moderate resistance to mildew. The blooms are a beautiful deep lasting ruby red. Fall color is a bright scarlet. Dogwoods have a variety of landscape uses. With the year-round interest, dogwoods are excellent for specimen or accent plantings around the terrace or patio.
This deciduous trees is often used with a combination of rhododendrons, azaleas and dogwoods planted in a raised bed which creates an interesting natural landscape feature. Dogwoods make excellent understory trees in a semi-shaded area and are also now being used in conjunction with typical foundation plantings and groundcovers in large beds around a building. Red Flowering Dogwood tree photos ### |
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