Flowering Dogwood
Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood Plant

Flowering Dogwood is a slow-growing deciduous tree that typically reaches 15-30 feet in height. It prefers well-drained soil, partial shade, and moist conditions. Hardy in Zones 5-9, it has medicinal uses but is not edible.


Picture illustrating Flowering Dogwood plant

Habit

Deciduous Tree

Height

2 to 10 m

Growth

Slow

Soil

Well-drained sandy loam

Shade

Partial

Moisture

Moist

Edible

No

Medicinal

Yes

Origin

North America

Climatic Condition

Temperate, Humid

Temperature (°)

10 to 30

Humidity (%)

50 to 80

Potting media

Peat-perlite mix

Fertilizers

Low nitrogen, organic mix

Watering

Moderate

Plant Weight 

500-900 g

Flowering Time

Spring

Soil Ph level

5.0 to 6.5

Water Ph level

6.0 to 7.0

Soil EC

0.3 to 1.0

Yield Per Plant 

Ornamental plant

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

50+ yrs

Health Benefits

Used in landscaping, medicinal properties

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Dogwood Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Root Rot, Dogwood Borer

Dead spots, white powder, leaf drop, dieback

Prune infected branches, use neem oil, improve air circulation

In-Organic Remedies

Systemic fungicides, insecticides, chemical treatments

                  HEALTH BENEFITS

  • Historically used in herbal medicine for fever, pain relief, and malaria treatment.

  • Bark extracts may have anti-inflammatory and astringent properties.

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