Chinese Flowering Dogwood
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A small ornamental tree known for its showy white to creamy white flower-like bracts that appear in late spring to early summer after the leaves have emerged. It also produces red, berry-like fruit in late summer that is attractive to birds. Foliage is medium green and turns shades of red to purple in fall.
This tree has a layered, vase-shaped to rounded growth habit and is often used as a specimen tree in residential landscapes. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Performs well in Ontario climates when planted in a protected location.
| Fall Colour | Redish Purple |
|---|---|
| Shape | Upright |
| Sun Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Fruit | Berries (Red) |
| Latin Name | Cornus kousa 'Chinensis' |
| Soil Conditions | Moist / Well Drained |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Mature Height ** | 7 Meters - 23 Feet |
| Mature Width ** | 5 Meters - 16 Feet |
| Growth Rate | Slow Growth |
| Zone | 4 |
| Native | No |
** Maturity Heights and Widths are listed to show what this plant can grow to in warmer climates and over the course of centuries. For landscape purposes in Ontario, take this value at 50% for appropriate spacing in your garden for immediate install purposes / for the next 10-20 years.