5 Seeds White Flowering Dogwood Tree Cornus florida Hardy Ornamental Shade Tree

White Flowering Dogwood is a classic ornamental tree prized for its showy spring blooms and layered horizontal branching. It brings multi-season interest with white flower bracts, reddish-purple autumn foliage, and bright red berries that draw birds.
Use it as a specimen, understory, or shade tree in lawns and woodland gardens. It grows at a moderate pace into a small spreading tree and prefers consistent moisture with shelter from harsh afternoon sun.
Species: Cornus florida
Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Plant_Habit: Upright spreading, rounded canopy
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic loam
Zones: 5 to 9
Germination: Cold stratification recommended; sow 1/4 inch deep
Sowing: Fall or cold-stratify 60 to 90 days before spring sowing
Spacing: 20 to 25 feet apart
Notes: Berries and fall color extend seasonal interest