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0Cornus florida
- Common name
- Flowering dogwood
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cornaceae · Genus: Cornus
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Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature-25 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Cornus tip: On coloured-stem kinds remove the oldest stems in spring – young stems colour best.
Flowering dogwood – what to know
Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) – family: Cornaceae, genus: Cornus. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. -25 °C. There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Flowering dogwood?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Flowering dogwood need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Flowering dogwood get?
Frost-hardy to about -25 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Flowering dogwood toxic to cats and dogs?
There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
When does Flowering dogwood flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Cornus: Typical flowering time: March, April, May, June.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Cornus
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