Tree Details

Hardiness zone: 5 – 9

Height: 20 – 30 with a maximum of 40

Spread: equal to or greater than height

Habit: Semi-round top with horizontal branching; dense to fairly open; single or multi-trunked

Light: Best in partial shade

Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil preferable

Flowers: true flowers are inconspicuous surrounded by white to pink floral bracts 1 1/2 – 2 long

Fruit: 1/3 long, glossy red drupe; 3 or more in a cluster

Landscape use: Excellent for specimen planting near a patio or corners of houses; also good around other large buildings, in parks, or groupings

History: Native range is Massachusetts to Florida, west to Ontario, Texas, and Mexico; cultivated in 1731

Pests\Problems: Pests: dogwood borer; Problems: anthracnose

Significant Features: Interesting horizontal branch structure; four-season character; develops thinner and more graceful habit in part shade rather than full sun