White Dogwood Tree (Cornus florida) — mature, planted

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White Dogwood Tree

Name: White Dogwood Tree
Brand: Arbor Buddy
SKU: WD-3G
Availability: InStock

Cornus florida

Iconic clouds of white spring blooms followed by red berries and crimson fall color.

$65

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Height: 3-4 ft.

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3-4 ft.

$65

Spring BloomsFall ColorAttracts BirdsSpecimen

Built to anchor your landscape

A steady, moderate grower that fills in handsomely over a few seasons.

Growth rate: Moderate
Mature size: 20 ft. - 25 ft. tall · 20 ft. - 25 ft. wide
Hardy in: USDA zones 5–9

Spring Blooms
Fall Color
Attracts Birds
Specimen

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About this tree

The White Dogwood is a beloved four-season ornamental, opening into clouds of showy white bracts each spring before the leaves emerge. This understory tree grows to a graceful 20-25 ft. tall and wide with a layered, horizontal branching habit and is hardy across USDA zones 5-9. After flowering it offers glossy summer foliage, scarlet fall color, and bright red berries that draw songbirds. Plant in partial shade with rich, moist soil at the edge of a woodland or lawn for the best display.

USDA hardiness zones 5–9

Set your zone in the header to see if this tree thrives where you live.

Plant details

Mature height: 20 ft. - 25 ft.
Mature width: 20 ft. - 25 ft.
Growth rate: Moderate
USDA zones: 5-9
Sunlight: Partial Sun, Partial Shade
Water needs: Moderate
Soil: Rich, Moist, Well Drained
Spacing: 20 ft.
Bloom season: Spring

Full planting & care

Planting+

Choose a spot with partial sun or partial shade and rich, moist, well drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep, set the tree so the top of the root ball is level with the ground, backfill, and water in well. Space about 20 ft. from other plants.

Watering+

Water deeply about once a week while it establishes, then ease off as roots take hold.

Fertilizing+

Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. A second light feeding in early summer supports vigorous growth. Avoid fertilizing late in the season.

Pruning+

Prune in late winter while dormant to remove any dead or crossing branches and to shape. Minimal pruning is needed otherwise.

Frequently asked questions

How much sun does a dogwood need?+

As an understory tree it prefers partial shade, especially afternoon shade in hot climates, though it blooms heaviest with some morning sun.

When does it bloom?+

The classic white bracts appear in spring, typically before the leaves fully emerge.

How big does it get?+

It matures to a graceful 20-25 ft. tall and wide with an elegant layered branch structure.

What zones is it hardy in?+

It grows reliably across USDA zones 5 through 9.

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	White Dogwood TreeThis tree	Rise 'N Shine Eastern Redbud	Desert Willow	Thunderstruck Coral Boom Crape Myrtle	Cherry Plum
Mature height	20 ft. - 25 ft.	8 ft. - 12 ft.	15 ft. - 30 ft.	8 ft. - 12 ft.	15 ft. - 25 ft.
Mature width	20 ft. - 25 ft.	8 ft. - 12 ft.	15 ft. - 25 ft.	6 ft. - 10 ft.	15 ft. - 20 ft.
Growth rate	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Fast	Moderate
Sunlight	Partial Sun, Partial Shade	Full Sun, Partial Sun	Full Sun	Full Sun	Full Sun
USDA zones	5–9	4–9	7–11	7–9	5–8

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