Find an area with well-drained soil, dig a hole large enough to accommodate the Dogwood’s root ball (along with a bit of extra width for growing space), place your tree and back fill the hole. We recommend planting in early spring or fall, before or after the threat of frost, but as long as the ground is not frozen and temperature extremes are at bay, you're good to go.įrom there, planting is easy. After you’ve determined your zone, keep sunlight and watering needs in mind for your Dogwood Trees. Knowing your growing zone is an important first step. This timeless pick is known for its iconic tones, emerging as one of the first springtime bloomers to usher in warm weather and visual interest. They do not mind some shade and in the wild are often found growing under other larger trees.From white to pink and fresh hues in-between, our Dogwood Trees offer a variety of colors to perfect your landscape. Most dogwoods are small trees, very hardy, and tolerant of most situations. The species Cornus mas, also known as the Cornelian Cherry, is the best choice if you are interested in the fruiting potential of this genus.
However some forms also have attractive autumn leaf colours too.Īlthough primarily ornamental trees, many dogwoods produce small edible fruitlets. The blossom is usually quite long lasting and is the main feature of many of these trees. The flowers are quite small, but surrounded by (usually 4) large bracts which have the appearance of large petals. The appearance of the spring blossom in many of the flowering dogwoods is somewhat unusual.
Most of our dogwoods are raised from seed, but the fruiting ones are usually grafted. There are several species, the most popular being Cornus kousa, the Chinese dogwood, and the earlier-flowering Cornus florida, the American dogwood. The flowering dogwood trees are classified in the genus Cornus.
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