Thursday, 17 September 2015

Cornus florida


  • Common Name - eastern flowering dogwood
  • Botanical Name - Cornus florida
  • Family - Cornaceae
  • Leaf - simple, pinnate veins, acuminate apex, cuneate base
  • Flower - spike, March - April
  • Bud - opposite
  • Bark -  plated, white glokkus 
  • Fruit - multiple drupes, September - October
  • Habit - tall, ovate, flat top
  • Form - wide pyramid
  • Size - 5-7m
  • Culture - acidic/well drained soil, full sun/part shade





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