James H. Schutte
Family
Cornaceae
Botanical Name
CORNUS florida 'Pygmaea'
Plant Common Name
Flowering Dogwood, Pygmy Flowering Dogwood
Special Notice
This entry has yet to be reviewed and approved by L2G editors.
General Description
Pygmy flowering dogwood is a true harbinger of spring. A tree native to eastern North America, this dwarf selection has an elegant spreading canopy. In mid-spring it presents small clusters of green flowers surrounded by four large creamy white bracts. These are followed by clusters of bright red berry-like fruits, which are eaten by birds. The green leaves of this fine ornamental turn purple-red in fall.
Though shade tolerant, flowering dogwood looks best when grown in a full to part sun and is adapted to a wide range of well drained, fertile soil types. Enjoy these as a specimen tree or massed in a wooded garden with other early flowering trees like eastern redbud. Flowering dogwood is highly susceptible to dogwood anthracnose and powdery mildew, but resistant selections are available.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
9 - 3
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 8
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Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
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Plant Type
Tree
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
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Height
4'-6' / 1.2m - 1.8m
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Width
4'-6' / 1.2m - 1.8m
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Bloom Time
Spring
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Native To
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
