White Dogwood Seedlings | Cornus florida
The best way to add a beautiful, reliable accent to your landscape is by planting White Dogwood Seedlings. This compact, native tree puts on the most gorgeous springtime show with its iconic, white flowers. And the fun doesn’t end there, as this tree keeps the charm going with incredibly rich fall color. Found growing wild along plains or cultivated tidily along fence lines, this versatile tree is a wildly popular choice for a variety of landscape applications.
Plant Details - White Dogwood Seedlings
Family: Cornaceae
Light Requirement: Partial Shade – Full Sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Height: 15-30 ft.
Spread: 15-30 ft.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Bloom Time: Early Spring – Mid Spring
Flower Color: White, yellow, green
Wildlife Value: Provides food & shelter for critters
This tree is adapted to moist, well-drained acidic soil for optimal growth. It can tolerate a spectrum of light exposure but prefers some shade or dappled full sun for some reprieve during hot summer days.
As it grows, this small tree takes on a rounded shape as its height and width are relatively matched. At the end of summer, the tree produces bitter red berries that are a favored food choice for songbirds and other native fauna.
Landscape Uses and Maintenance - White Dogwood Seedlings
To ensure the health of this tree, it is crucial to maintain moisture around the roots particularly in hotter climates. It is highly recommended to apply a few inches of mulch around the base of the White Dogwood Seedlings to help lock in moisture to prevent dry out. Pruning is recommended in the dormant season, from late fall to winter, to help maintain the desired shape. With its beautiful spring blooms, adorable late summer berries, and vibrant fall color, this tree is best grown as a standout specimen that provides year-round interest.
Unique Features of White Dogwood Seedling
White Dogwood Seedlings are grown for their treasured showy spring blooms, but very notably, the flowers are not what they seem. The white ‘petals’ that form are modified leaves known as bracts that surround the actual flowers, which are green and inconspicuous. As the seedlings grow, the branching develops into a unique tiered structure, creating a striking silhouette.
