Cornus florida 'Rubra'Flowering dogwood

It has a habit that is upright and broadly conical at first, acquiring with age a broader, rounded and elegantly layered crown. The branching tends to develop horizontally, creating a balanced, recognisable silhouette. It can reach approximately 4 to 7 metres in height and a similar spread.

In spring, the small yellowish-green flowers are surrounded by four large pink to reddish-pink bracts, often paler towards the centre. The flowers are spread along the branches before the foliage is fully developed, giving the crown an intense and particularly expressive presence.

The leaves are oval, green and slightly wavy. In autumn they take on scarlet, reddish and purple tones. After flowering, oval red fruits may form, adding to the ornamental interest of the tree and attracting birds.

It grows best in sun or partial shade, in fertile soils that are rich in organic matter, moist and well drained, preferably acidic to neutral. It benefits from regular moisture around the roots and from protection against excessive heat, prolonged dryness and very exposed, windy positions.

It is suited to residential gardens, courtyards, entrances, parks and compositions that call for a small tree with striking flowers. Diaplant’s mature specimens have an already defined architecture and branching capable of carrying an expressive flowering display from the moment of planting, immediately bringing scale, colour and maturity to the project.