Cornus florida 'Red BeautyŽ'

Flowering Dogwood

Family: Cornaceae Dogwood


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 7A
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color Red
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Specimen
Height 15' to 20' / 4.60m to 6.00m
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 Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive