Cornus florida 'Royal Red'

Also Known As

Royal Red Eastern Dogwood
Royal Red Flowering Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

H: 15'-30'
W: 15'-30'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Cornus florida 'Royal Red' plant details

Cornus florida 'Royal Red' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus florida 'Royal Red'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus florida 'Royal Red'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a vigorous grower with glorious, rich, dark rosy-red flowers which are followed by large red berries. Dark-green glossy leaves are tinted red when they emerge and they turn a lovely rusty-red in autumn. This pretty 15-30' tree is beautiful as a specimen or planted in small groups; a good tree for birds and butterflies too. S-PSh/M