White Flowering Dogwood

Showy spring flowers

Botanical Name- Cornus florida White Blooming

Pronunciation- KOR-nus FLOR-ih-duh

Foliage- Deciduous

Mature Width- 25 ft

Mature Height- 30 ft

Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained, acidic soil, enriched with peat moss

Current Size- 6'

Bloom Color- White

Bloom Time- Spring

Companion Plants-

Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds (cardinals, bluebirds)

Plant Habit- Tree

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin -

Yearly Care Instructions- Prune after flowering to shape and remove dead wood. Likes partial shade and regular watering, especially in drought. Fertilize in spring with an acid-loving plant mix.

Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to remove dead or diseased wood. Avoid heavy pruning to preserve natural shape and blooms.

Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate to high feeding need for younger plants. Amend clay soil with compost for better root development.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone

Possible Issues- Dogwood anthracnose, powdery mildew