Cornus florida

Commonly cultivated, found naturally as a small-medium understory tree. Often drapes over the edges of gorges. Bright red fall foliage.

Seedling

Cornus florida seedling
Notice the whitish hairs showing at the base of the leaf.
R. Parker

Mentioned in Solidago

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
flowering dogwood
Type: 
Native
Shrubs, Trees
Moisture: 
Dry
Moist
Light: 
Sun
Part Sun
Part Shade
Recommended for gardening
Showy fruit
Attracts butterflies

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