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Pink Flowering Dogwood

Cornus florida 'Rubra'

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

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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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Smaller sizes favor quantity and value. Larger sizes give the landscape more presence sooner.

Mulflat Groundcovers View size → 1 Gallon Small starter View size → 2 Gallon Small landscape View size → 3 Gallon Established starter View size → Popular 5 Gallon Everyday landscape View size → 7 Gallon Medium landscape View size → 10 Gallon More established View size → Most Popular 15 Gallon Strong starting presence View size → 20 Gallon Large landscape View size → 24 Gallon Large mature container View size →

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Box Tree Sizes

More years at the nursery. More size on delivery. Less waiting for the landscape to look established.

24" Mature Starting Size A major step up from smaller landscape containers. View 24" Box → 30" Larger Presence More scale between 24" and 36" box sizes. View 30" Box → 36" Large Specimen Substantial trees with heavier handling needs. View 36" Box → 48" Major Specimen Large-project scale with planned delivery and placement. View 48" Box →

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Good for larger planting quantities when you have time for plants to fill in.

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Compare 5–15 Gallon

A practical range for balancing coverage, handling and cost.

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Start with 24" Box+

More established material when the landscape needs presence now.

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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.
Mature Height: 20-30 ft
Mature Width: 20-30 ft
Growth Rate: Slow
Light Needs: Partial shade (afternoon shade recommended)
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

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.