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Cornaceae
Florida Dogwood
Cornus florida
Durability and faithfulness.
- Family
- Cornaceae
- Genus
- Cornus
- Native to
- Eastern United States, Mexico
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- Deciduous tree
- Height
- 6-12 meters
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to full sun
- Soil
- Moist, well-drained, acidic
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-9
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The showy 'petals' of the flowering dogwood are actually modified leaves called bracts surrounding tiny true flowers.
- According to Christian legend, the dogwood was once a large tree used for the crucifixion cross, then cursed to be small forever.
- The wood is extremely hard and dense, historically used for shuttle looms and golf club heads.
- The bright red berries are an important food source for over 36 species of birds.
- Florida dogwood is the state tree of Virginia and the state flower of North Carolina.
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