Sun Needs:
- Full sun to partial shade
- Best flowering in full sun
- Tolerates shade, especially in woodland settings
Bloom Time:
- Early to mid-spring
- Showy white or pink bracts surround small central flowers
Size:
Height: 15 to 30 feet
Width: 15 to 30 feet
Attributes:
- Iconic spring blooms in white or pink
- Bright red berries attract birds in fall
- Stunning red to purple fall foliage
- Horizontal branching adds winter interest
- Native to eastern North America
Care Tips:
- Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
- Water regularly during establishment and in dry periods
- Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots
- Prune after flowering to shape or remove dead wood
- Avoid planting in poorly drained or compacted soils
Pest Watch:
- Susceptible to dogwood anthracnose in cool, wet climates
- Monitor for powdery mildew, borers, and leaf spot
- Choose disease-resistant cultivars when possible
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