Pink Flowering Dogwood | Pink Spring Blooming Native Tree

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Pink Flowering Dogwood

Cornus florida 'Rubra'

Classic Native Spring Pink Blooms • Graceful Layered Branching • High-Maintenance & Disease-Prone

$469.00

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Description

The native Pink Flowering Dogwood is a sentimental favorite, known for its graceful, horizontal branching and delicate pink bracts in early spring. However, it is highly susceptible to dogwood anthracnose and struggles with the heat and drought of many Bay Area microclimates. It is best attempted only in cool, coastal areas with perfect drainage and air circulation.

Bears the classic, large, rounded pink bracts (often white at the center) in early spring before the leaves emerge.
Develops a beautiful, layered, horizontal branching structure that is attractive even in winter.
High Risk: Very susceptible to potentially fatal dogwood anthracnose and also prone to powdery mildew. Requires a cool, moist, well-drained site with excellent air circulation to have a chance.
Not recommended for hot inland valleys. Best suited for Sunset zones 15-17 with vigilant care.

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Mature height: 20-30 ft
Mature spread: 20-30 ft
Light: Partial shade (afternoon shade recommended)

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Features:Oval, leathery leaves with rough texture, green in summer turning vibrant red in fall. True small green flowers are surrounded by showy, four-petaled pink-and-white bracts that appear before leaves. Produces clusters of round, red berries with yellow flesh containing seeds.
Growth Rate: Slow
Key Advantages:Spectacular spring floral display,Outstanding fall color,Ornamental red berries,Graceful horizontal branching
Landscape Uses:Woodland gardens,Specimen plantings,Asian-inspired landscapes,Naturalized areas
Special Care:Prefers moist, well-drained acidic soil,Protect from intense afternoon sun,Mulch to maintain soil moisture
Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Early spring (before leaves),Berries: Late summer through fall,Fall Foliage: Vibrant red

Faqs

Q: Should I plant this in my Bay Area garden?A:Only if you are in acool, coastal microclimate (Sunset 15-17)and are prepared to provide optimal conditions: acidic, well-drained soil, consistent moisture (not wet), afternoon shade, and excellent air circulation. For most gardeners, a Kousa or hybrid dogwood is a much safer, more successful choice.

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