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    Cornus florida f. rubra

    Also Known As

    • Cornus florida 'Rubra'
    • Pink Flowering Dogwood

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 20'-25'
    • W: 20'-25'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Cornus florida f. rubra plant details

    Cornus florida f. rubra is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and 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 f. rubra

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: cornaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 25 FT - wide, 20 FT - 25 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color, small tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus florida f. rubra

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Ever-popular and ever-beautiful, with masses of light rose-pink flowers which swath the tree in pastel color in spring. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    All the same habits that make the white flowered form so valuable with the addition of pink flowers. Excellent used with the white flowered forms. Grafted variety - to assure good color.

    By: Fantastic Plants

    Pink bracts in spring with white center, red fruits, red-purple fall color USDA zones 5-9.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Cornus florida f. rubra plant

    How to Grow Cornus florida f. rubra

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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