Cornus florida

North America.

Flowering dogwood is a spreading and broadly growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 6 m and is approx. 3 - 6 m wide. It usually grows 40 - 60 cm per year.

The deciduous leaves of the Flowering dogwoods are dark green, lanceolate and wavy. They are about 7 - 15 cm in size. Flowering dogwood is bright scarlet to purple in autumn.

Grey-green, fielded bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The white flowers appear from May to June. They grow to around 8 - 10 cm in size.

The scarlet-red, oval fruits of Cornus florida are particularly decorative.

Cornus florida is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Flowering dogwood has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Ornamental shrub

The plant has a medium water requirement.

If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Mulching: In the period from February to March.