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Flowering Dogwood

Cornus florida, Cornaceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Carolina AllspiceCalycanthus floridus
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
American BasswoodTilia americana
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Flame AzaleaRhododendron calendulaceum
Shade ProvisionPollinator Sharing
Eastern HemlockTsuga canadensis
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Kousa DogwoodCornus kousa

Dogwood species with similar growth habits and resource requirements compete when close together

Uses

Functions

Medicine

Common Questions

What zones does Flowering Dogwood grow in?

Flowering Dogwood grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Flowering Dogwood?

Good companions for Flowering Dogwood include Carolina Allspice, American Basswood, Flame Azalea, Eastern Hemlock.

Design guilds with Flowering Dogwood and see companion relationships visually.

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