Cornus Florida is a beautiful ornamental deciduous tree or shrub, admired for its delicate spring display and rich seasonal colour. Yellow-tipped green flowers appear in May, surrounded by soft cream-pink flowers bracts that create a wonderful layered floral effect. Curled mid-green leaves emerge in spring, turning a stunning deep red-purple in autumn.

Ideal for cottage, woodland and informal garden styles.

This conical, deciduous tree or shrub thrives in fertile, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil and combines well with azaleas, camellias and ferns. Plant in well-drained, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil and mulch annually to retain moisture and support healthy growth. 

Pruning is not needed as its spoils the neutral habit. just remove dead, damaged or crossing branches in late winter if required.

Height: 6m

Spread: 8m

Position: Full Sun

Hardiness: Fully Hardy