5 Seeds Cornus florida (Pink Flowering Dogwood) Deciduous Tree

Grow a graceful pink-flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) from these five seeds and enjoy a classic North American ornamental tree. This deciduous selection opens abundant soft pink bracts in early spring on leafless branches, followed by green leaves that shift to vivid crimson in fall. Its rounded, tiered canopy and attractive bark give the tree year-round appeal, making it a lovely centerpiece in entryway gardens, mixed borders, and woodland landscapes.

Ideal for garden placement, this dogwood thrives in partly shaded spots with well-drained, acidic to neutral soil and develops into a 15-30 ft tree with a broad habit. Use it as a single specimen or anchor a shrub border; it also fits well along wooded edges. Sow seeds after a period of cold, moist treatment and keep the growing medium warm and evenly moist for best results.

Species: Cornus florida (pink-flowered form)
Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Plant Habit: Upright to rounded, layered tree
Sun: Partial shade to full sun
Soil: Well-drained, acidic to neutral
Zones: 5-9
Germination: Cold stratification required before sowing
Sowing: Sow seeds shallowly; keep warm and moist
Spacing: Space young trees 15-25 ft apart
Notes: Reaches 15-30 ft tall; spring blooms provide ornamental interest