Pink Dogwood Tree - The Most Elegant Spring Bloomer
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The Pink Dogwood Tree is a hardy, ornamental, deciduous tree beloved for its delicate and vigorous pink blooms in the spring. It is a popular landscaping tree that will add charm and curb appeal to your front yard, garden bed, or landscape. Pink flowers are a welcome sight in early spring.
This is a low-maintenance tree that you will enjoy for years to come. It will not need much direct care after the first couple of years. Plant your new tree in well-drained soil. Avoid planting in waterlogged or compacted clay soil.
Pink Dogwood Tree - Cornus Cherokee Princess
Water thoroughly when first planted, until the plant is well established. Mother Nature can do the watering except during drought, then make sure you water your tree!
Prune this tree annually and take care to remove any damaged or diseased branches that could expose the tree to fungal issues. The best time for pruning is late winter. Do not prune this tree in spring when you may accidentally remove its flowers.
This flowering beauty is attractive to rabbits, deer browsing, and buck rub. Protect the trunk and lowest branches with caging or fencing while it is young. Looking to attract more birds or critters to your garden? Its nectar-rich flowers will attract pollinators in the spring. In the fall, bright red berries will appear, attracting plenty of wildlife to your garden. Birds, squirrels, and other mammals will enjoy eating the seeds.
Noteworthy Characteristics of Pink Princess Dogwood
Pink Dogwood Tree is a host plant for both the Spring Azure and Summer Azure butterflies and the Cecropia silk moth. Dogwood "flowers" are bracts, modified leaves that look like petals. Its true flowers are at the center.
Customer Reviews
This tree was clearly nursery-grown with expertise. The Pink Dogwood has lush branching, thick roots, and is now flowering consistently. It's drawing compliments from all our neighbors!
I planted my Pink Dogwood near my patio and it has added such tranquility to the space. The petals are soft and cheerful, and it’s growing steadily thanks to the strong root ball it came with.
The Pink Dogwood I received was not only healthy, but also had a gorgeous shape with developing buds. TN Nursery’s staff provided prompt support when I had questions. Great company, even better tree.
I was amazed by how symmetrical and full my Pink Dogwood was upon arrival. TN Nursery clearly takes great care in how they cultivate and ship their trees. It’s now the star of our spring garden.
Right after planting, my Pink Dogwood began sprouting vibrant leaves and soft pink buds. It adds instant charm to our front yard. TN Nursery truly provides landscape-enhancing trees.
How big does a pink dogwood tree get?
A Pink Dogwood tree typically grows 15 to 25 feet tall with a similar spread. It develops a graceful, rounded canopy that adds beauty to any landscape. With sunlight and care, it stays elegant and blooms beautifully each spring.
Can pink dogwoods take full sun?
Pink Dogwoods can handle full sun but prefer partial shade for best growth. Morning sun with afternoon shade keeps them healthy and their blooms lasting longer. In the right balance of light, they thrive and flower abundantly.
Where is the best place to plant a pink dogwood tree?
The best place to plant a Pink Dogwood tree is in well-drained soil with partial sun or light shade. It thrives in areas with morning sunlight and afternoon protection. This setting keeps it healthy and ensures vibrant spring blooms each year.
Exposure
The Pink Princess Dogwood thrives in partial shade to full sun. It prefers morning sun with afternoon shade for optimal growth, especially in hotter climates. This balance helps protect it from intense heat while ensuring sufficient light for blooming.
Height at Maturity
Under 25 Feet
Usage
Flowering
Shipped As
Bare-root
Ships
UPS
Planting Zones
5-9
How To Grow
How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Trees
Bare root trees are shipped dormant without soil, making them lightweight, cost-effective, and easy to plant during the cool months of early spring or fall. To begin, soak the roots in a bucket of water for 4–6 hours before planting to rehydrate them. Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil and ample space for the tree’s mature size.
Dig a hole twice as wide as the spread of the roots and deep enough to keep the root flare (where the roots begin to spread from the trunk) at or slightly above ground level. Create a small mound of soil in the center of the hole, spread the roots evenly over it, backfill with native soil, and gently tamp down to remove air pockets. Water thoroughly after planting.
Keep the soil consistently moist (not soggy) during the first growing season, and apply mulch around the base—avoiding direct contact with the trunk—to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Stake the tree if necessary, and prune only to remove dead or damaged branches. With proper care, your bare root tree will establish quickly and grow strong for years to come.
