American Dogwood

Cornus florida

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Culture

Light Conditions

Part Shade, Shade

Water Preference

Moist-Dry

Flower & Fruit

Flower Color

White

Flower Duration

Mar-Oct

Plant Size

Height (In Feet)

15-30

Width (In Feet)

15-20

Wildlife

Lepidoptera

Larval Host For Azure Butterfly; Nectar For Butterflies

Bees

Flowers For Specialized Bees

Mammals/Other

Fruits For Chipmunk, Fox, Deer, Squirrel

Deer Resistance

Moderate

Salt Tolerance

Spray

Soil

Low

Other

Plant Type

Trees

Leaf Retention

Deciduous

Commercially Available

Hardiness Zones

6-9

Soil PH

<6.8

Notes

Susceptible To Many Diseases, Particularly Dogwood Anthracnose. /
Slow-Moderate