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Cornus florida 'Bonnie'

Also Known As

  • Bonnie Florida Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 15'-20'
  • W: 15'-20'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Cornus florida 'Bonnie' plant details

Cornus florida 'Bonnie' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus florida 'Bonnie'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus florida 'Bonnie'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

HUGE 5-6" (tip-to-tip) white "flowers" cover this almost-native dogwood in spring like a whole herd?/gaggle? of giant butterflies. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Cornus florida 'Bonnie' plant

How to Grow Cornus florida 'Bonnie'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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