Cornus florida 'Sweetwater Red'

Flowering Dogwood

Family: Cornaceae Dogwood


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 7A
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color Red
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Specimen, woodland garden
Height 20' to 25' / 6.00m to 7.60m
Spread 20' to 25' / 6.00m to 7.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive