Cornus florida 'Pink Flame'

Also Known As

Pink Flame Florida Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

H: 15'-25'
W: 15'-25'

planting zones

5a-9b

Cornus florida 'Pink Flame' plant details

Cornus florida 'Pink Flame' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with gold, green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In spring pink 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 'Pink Flame'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus florida 'Pink Flame'

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

Lovely white-brushed-pink "flowers" complement, in such a BEAUTIFUL way, the green-centered, edged with cream-tinted-pink (or yellow in summer) foliage of this delightful variegated small native tree. PSh/M/GDr (not dry) PP4300

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Garden photo gallery of Cornus florida 'Pink Flame'

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Gardening facts about Cornus florida 'Pink Flame' plant

How to Grow Cornus florida 'Pink Flame'

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant