Cornus florida 'Prairie Pink'

Flowering Dogwood

Tips for Homeowners:

Remove dead branches as they occur. Avoid planting in regions with high humidity, heavy shade or in areas with poor air circulation.  Flowering Dogwood is an understory tree and prefers a moist well-drained soil.

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This is a selection from the John C. Pair Horticulture Center (Haysville, KS) that is 'plains tough' tolerating the heat and resisting leaf tatter.

  • Classic pink flowers in spring
  • Leaves are heat and tatter resistant
  • Attractive fall foliage

Plant in area where the space can accommodate the tree's mature size.  Best in eastern and central Kansas. 

Height: 15-20 ft
Spread: 15-20 ft
Zone: 5-9
Color: Pink

Interesting Notes about Flowering Dogwood:

The flowers on the native Dogwood are actually greenish-yellow clusters that are above modified leaves called bracts. The bracts are the showy part of the bloom period and will last at least 2-3 weeks in the spring. Berries will follow, and these attract both birds and other wildlife.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Great Foliage
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Focal Point
  • Attractive fruit
  • Fall Color
  • Naturalizing
  • Mass Planting
  • Spring Bloomer
  • Specimen

Foliage Color:

  • Red
  • Purple
  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Songbirds

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Fall

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained