Cornus florida Rubra

Cornus florida Rubra Details

Cornus florida Rubra is a medium-sized, deciduous tree grown for its impressive flowering and attractive form. Large and showy, rose-pink flowers adorn the tree in spring before leaves emerge. The flowers are followed by red berries in autumn which are great for attracting birds. It grows with a broad and spreading habit carrying dark green leaves. As autumn progresses the leaves develop impressive shades of red before falling. It typically grows to 5 m tall and 4 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, and short periods of dry. Cornus Rubra makes an excellent specimen tree and is great for including in mixed plantings, using in avenue plantings, or using to border an entrance.