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Flowering Dogwood

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Cornus florida

Nothing says spring like this beautiful specimen tree popular in home landscapes and the understory of native forests.

Credit: Aaron Stump

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Credit: Aaron Stump

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Credit: Greg Shaner

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Credit: Greg Shaner

Pollinators

Bee
Bee
Fly
Fly

Light

Full Sun
Part Shade

Moisture

Medium

Bloom Color

White

Height

15 - 30 ft

Bloom Season

Spring
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Bloom Season: Spring
Bloom Color: White
Wildlife: Bee, Fly

Notes

Flower "petals" are actually bracts. Threatened by a strain of anthracnose.

More Information

USDA PLANTS Database Illinois Wildflowers Gordon Mitchell Plant Profile
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Credit: Aaron Stump

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Credit: Greg Shaner

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Credit: Greg Shaner