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White Dogwood

Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9

Average shipping height: 2' - 3'

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Bare Root

Member Price $17.99

Reg. Price $25.99
Potted - 1 Gallon Container

Member Price $39.99

Reg. Price $49.99

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An excellent landscape choice for all four seasons, the white dogwood is a favorite in many yards and gardens. White “flowers” show their beauty in spring, foliage turns a vibrant red-purple in fall, and glossy red fruits attract winter songbirds for the enjoyment of all. This tree offers nice contrast when planted along with pink or red dogwoods with larger evergreens in the background.

Displays showy white spring flowers
Features red-purple color in the fall
Produces glossy red fruit eaten by birds
Bare-root will be delivered at a height of 2'–3'
3-gallon container will be delivered at a height of 2'– 3'

Your Tree’s Personality

Shape

Rounded

Growth Speed

Medium

Scientific Name

Cornus florida

Mature Height

20' - 25'

Shipping Height

2' - 3'

Sun Preference

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil Preference

Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Moist, Rich, Sandy, Well Drained

Wildlife Value

The seed, fruit, flowers, twigs, bark and leaves are all used as food by various animals. At least 36 species of birds—including ruffed grouse, bobwhite quail and wild turkey—are known to eat the fruit. Chipmunks, foxes, squirrels, skunks, rabbits, deer, beaver, black bear and other mammals also eat the fruit. Foliage and twigs are browsed heavily by deer and rabbits.

History/Lore

Native from Massachusetts to Florida and west to Texas, this tree was cultivated in 1731. A favorite in America for centuries, both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson planted it on their plantations. Early Native Americans made medicinal teas from its bark, and desperate Civil War doctors used this tea as a quinine substitute. The wood is extremely hard and has been used for weaver's shuttles, chisel and maul handles, golf club heads and yokes.

It is the state tree of Missouri and Virginia.

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