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Flowering dogwood
Cornus florida

This is the American Flowering Dogwood, featuring bright white flowers and strong autumn colours.
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Growing


Flowering dogwood
Cornus florida
Gardening skillAverage
Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
Attractive fruit
Autumn foliage colour
Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
SunlightPrefers full sun
PruningDo not prune
Growth rateAverage
Site conditionsSheltered site
Free-draining site
WildlifeAttractive to birds
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Identification


Flowering dogwood
Cornus florida
Flower colourWhite
Flowering monthApril
May
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnBronze / Purple
Leaf/Flower sequenceLeaves appear first
Fruit colourOrange
Fruit persistencePersistent
Country of originUnited States
Annual cycleDeciduous
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