About
Cornus Florida Trees: Cornus Florida is the aristocrat
of native flowering trees, with excellent show of white blossoms in
spring, and bright red berries in fall and winter. It is planted as
a specimen, near a patio, or in groupings. Low branching tree that
spreads horizontally and has a semi-rounded top. Does best in sun
to part shade. Does best in well drained acid soil with sufficient
organic matter. Mulch to maintain a cool, moist soil. Needs summer
water. One of the most showy native trees.
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Cornus
Florida picture
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Florida Tree Facts |
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Common
Name: |
White
Flowering Dogwood
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Foliage: |
Flowering
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Mature
Height: |
25-30
Feet
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Mature
Spread: |
20-25
Feet
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Soil: |
clay,
loam
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Zones: |
5-9
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Moisture: |
moderate
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The
flowers unfold from the round, conspicuous, gray winter flower buds
before the leaves come out. The white or pink flower bracts are
showy and often thought to be the petals of the flower, they open
in May. The fruit is a bright scarlet The fruit is relished by birds,
squirrels, and other animals which often eat the fruit before it
colors and matures, usually between September and November. The
wood is hard, heavy, strong, very close-grained, and brown to red
in color.
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