Colorful flowering trees for sale
Red Flowering Dogwood Tree brings vivid spring color, graceful branching, and four-season interest to the landscape. If you are searching for flowering trees for sale that add curb appeal without demanding constant upkeep, this ornamental favorite is a smart fit. We grow this classic small ornamental tree for gardeners who want bold blooms, wildlife value, and dependable beauty in home landscapes.
Key Features
- ✓ Upright, deciduous ornamental tree with showy red spring blooms
- ✓ Low-maintenance choice for beds, borders, and front-yard focal points
- ✓ Develops small red berries that support birds and other wildlife
- ✓ Attracts bees and butterflies with nectar-rich blooms
- ✓ Creates welcome seasonal shade once established
Details
| Botanical name | Cornus florida |
| Common name | Red Flowering Dogwood |
| Family | Cornaceae |
| Plant type | Upright, ornamental, deciduous tree |
| Light requirement | Full Sun |
| Sunlight | Full sun to Partial shade |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Height | 15–30 ft. |
| Spread | 15–30 ft. |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Flower color | Red |
| Fruit | Small red berries |
| Wildlife value | Attracts bees, butterflies, birds, and small mammals |
| Bark | Begins smooth and becomes scaly and gray-brown with age |
| Suitable space | Outdoors |
Care Instructions
Water thoroughly from planting until the tree is well established. Continue to water during drought, especially in hot summer weather. Prune only damaged, diseased, decaying, or rubbing branches, and do that in late winter. It is best not to prune in spring because that is the blooming season.
Landscape Uses and Maintenance - Red Flowering Dogwood
This tree is a natural fit along the edges of garden beds, in foundation plantings, or anywhere you want stronger curb appeal. Its bright red bracts stand out from a distance, and the branching form gives the landscape structure even beyond bloom season. One honest note: while it is considered low maintenance, it performs best when you keep an eye on watering during dry stretches, especially while it is getting established.
Because the flowers are rich in nectar and the seeds feed wildlife, this dogwood supports a more active garden environment. We often recommend it for homeowners who want ornamental beauty and pollinator value in the same planting.
Noteworthy Characteristics of the Red Flowering Dogwood Tree
The colorful parts most people call flowers are actually modified leaves, or bracts, surrounding the true flowers at the center. This tree is also a host plant for the Cecropia silk moth as well as Spring and Summer Azure butterflies, which adds another layer of ecological value to your yard. As growers with decades of nursery experience since 1959, we appreciate this variety for its beauty, wildlife benefits, and dependable place among classic flowering trees for front yard designs.
Choose the Red Flowering Dogwood Tree when you want lasting ornamental value, spring color, and a trusted landscape favorite grown by our family nursery.
Frequently Asked Questions
▾How large does the Red Flowering Dogwood Tree get?
This flowering tree typically reaches 15–30 ft. in height with a spread of 15–30 ft., making it a strong choice among small ornamental trees for home landscapes.
▾Does this dogwood attract pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. The Red Flowering Dogwood attracts bees and butterflies, and its small red berries are eaten by birds and small mammals.
▾What growing conditions are best for this flowering tree for front yard planting?
It grows outdoors in full sun and can also handle partial shade. Keep soil moisture consistent, especially after planting and during drought.
Exposure
The Red Flowering Dogwood thrives in partial shade to full sun. It favors morning sun and evening shade or dappled sunlight, as this balance helps prevent leaf scorch and promotes vibrant blooms. Ensure it receives at least a few hours of sunlight daily.
Height at Maturity
Under 25 Feet
Usage
Flowering
Shipped As
Bare-root
Ships
UPS
Planting Zones
3-9
