Pink Flowering Dogwood

Pink Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida 'Rubra')Pink Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida 'Rubra') is a classic selection of the native Eastern Flowering Dogwood, cherished for its soft pink spring blooms, graceful branching, and year-round beauty. As one of the most widely planted pink dogwoods, it adds timeless charm to residential landscapes, woodland gardens, and native plantings.Distinctive Features'Rubra' is noted for its large, showy bracts that open rose-pink and fade to soft pink as they mature, typically blooming in mid-spring. The flowers appear before the foliage fully emerges, creating a striking contrast against bare branches. Glossy green summer leaves turn deep red to burgundy in fall, and bright red berries develop in late summer, providing food for birds. The tree matures at 20 to 25 feet tall and wide with a broad, layered canopy and horizontal branching.Growing Conditions Sun Exposure: Partial shade; tolerates full sun with consistent moisture Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil...