Deciduous Trees (Flowering) – Dogwood

Botanical name: cornus florida

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: about 30 ft tall

Bloom time: spring

Hardy zone: zones 5-9

Flower color: white/pink

Foliage color: green/yellow/red/purple

Growth rate: up to 2 ft per year

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: ideal shade tree

Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun a day

Special features: medical benefits

Watering instructions: water only when the top inch of soil has dried

Fertilizing instructions : use 10-10-10 in the spring

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil

Companion plants: azaleas, viburnum, ferns, geraniums

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets

Invasive species: no