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White Flowering Dogwood
White Flowering Dogwood
Cornus florida
Flowering dogwood is a deciduous multi-branched shrub or small tree, characterized by a rounded crown and horizontal branches that spread wider than its height. Many bird types including songbirds, forest edge species, and upland game birds (e.g. wild turkey) consume the seeds.
3-4 ft.
Growth Rate: Moderate (6-12”/yr.)
Soils: loam, Clay
Moisture: Moist to wet
Shade Tolerance: Full Sun, part sun
Mature Height: 20-30 ft.
Origin: Native
Deer Damage Potential: Medium
Uses: Flowering, naturalizing, wildlife
