Classic Native Flowering Tree with Abundant White Blooms and Four-Season Interest
White Flowering Dogwood features abundant white blooms in mid-spring with distinctive layered branching and vibrant red fall color. This beloved native deciduous tree delivers spectacular spring flowers, attractive summer foliage, brilliant autumn color, and red berries for wildlife, making it perfect for specimen plantings, woodland gardens, and adding timeless beauty to landscapes.
Key Features
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Abundant White Blooms: Showy white flower bracts cover the tree in mid-spring before leaves fully emerge
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Distinctive Layered Form: Horizontal branching creates elegant tiered structure
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Vibrant Red Fall Color: Foliage transforms to brilliant red and burgundy in autumn
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Wildlife Value: Red berries in fall provide food for birds and wildlife
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Four-Season Interest: Spring blooms, summer shade, fall color, attractive winter silhouette
Growing Specifications
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Light: Part shade to full sun
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Mature Size: 15-30' tall x 15-30' wide
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Hardiness: Zones 5-9
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Type: Deciduous tree
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Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain shape. Remove dead or damaged branches as needed. Minimal pruning required.
Landscape Uses
Perfect for specimen plantings, woodland gardens, naturalized areas, and mixed borders. Excellent choice for adding spring color and native beauty to landscapes. Pairs beautifully with azaleas, rhododendrons, ferns, and shade perennials. Ideal understory tree for properties with mature tree canopy.
Care & Growing Conditions
Plant in part shade to full sun in moist, well-drained, acidic soil enriched with organic matter. Prefers afternoon shade in hot climates. Apply mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Water regularly during establishment and during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.
For detailed planting instructions, visit our Proper Planting Directions page.
Pricing & Availability
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