Does it need full sun?

It prefers partial shade, especially in the southern part of its range.

How often should I water it?

Keep the soil consistently moist but well-draining, especially during the first few years.

Guía de plantas

Flowering dogwood.

Cornus florida

Pronunciación KOR-nus FLOR-ih-duh

También se conoce como American Boxwood, American-boxwood, Arrowwood, Dogwood, Eastern Flowering Dogwood, Florida Dogwood, Flowering Cornel, Flowering Dogwood

The flowering dogwood is a beautiful deciduous tree that puts on a stunning show every spring. It thrives in woodland settings where it gets a bit of shade during the hottest part of the day. You'll love the way its branches spread to create a lovely, layered look in your garden.

De un vistazo

Nivel de cuidados: Media
Tipo de planta: Deciduous tree
Luz: Partial shade to full sun
Luz en interior: Luz indirecta brillante
Riego: Cada 7 a 14 días
Tamaño adulto: 15 to 30 feet
Ritmo de crecimiento: Medio
Rusticidad: USDA 5 a 9
Floración: Mid to late spring

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist but well drained to help this tree stay happy. Watch for signs of stress like leaf scorch in summer or powdery mildew on the foliage. Adding a layer of mulch around the base helps keep the roots cool and retains moisture.

Riego: Water deeply during dry spells to keep the root zone from drying out completely.
Abonado: Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins.
Poda: Prune dead or crossing branches in late winter while the tree is still dormant.
Trasplante: If growing in a container, move to a larger pot every few years to accommodate root growth.
Suelo: Rich, acidic, well draining soil
pH del suelo: 5.5 to 6.5
Temperatura: -28 a 35°C
Humedad: 40 a 70%
Tolerancia a la sequía: Baja
Longevidad: Perennial, typically 50 to 80 years
Resistencia a ciervos y conejos: Baja

Señales de que necesita trasplante

Roots growing out of the drainage holes.
Water running straight through the pot without soaking in.
Stunted growth despite regular care.

Seguridad

Personas: The plant is generally considered non-toxic, but the berries are not meant for human consumption.
Niños: The berries are not toxic, but they pose a minor choking hazard to small children.
Alérgenos por contacto: Some individuals may experience mild skin irritation from handling the foliage.
Alérgenos en el aire: The pollen is not typically a major cause of seasonal allergies.
Comestibilidad: The berries are not considered edible for humans and can cause stomach upset if ingested.

Cómo identificarla

Four showy white or pink bracts
Distinctive oval leaves with curved veins
Bright red berries in autumn
Scaly, blocky bark texture

Altura: 4,5 a 9m
Anchura: 4,5 a 9m
Hojas: green, red, purple, deciduous
Flores: white, pink, red, 5 a 10cm
Frutos: red, Late summer to early autumn

Problemas frecuentes

Dogwood anthracnose — A fungal infection that causes leaf spots and twig dieback.
Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth on the surface of leaves during humid weather.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación: seed, cuttings, grafting
Cuándo plantar: spring, autumn
Cuidados en invierno: Apply a layer of mulch around the base to protect roots from temperature fluctuations. Ensure the soil remains moist but not waterlogged during dry winter spells.
En maceta: It is not well-suited for long-term container growth due to its size and root sensitivity.

Seed

1. Collect ripe berries in autumn.
2. Clean the pulp from the seeds.
3. Cold stratify seeds in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 months.
4. Plant in a well-draining seed starting mix in early spring.

Plant in groups with other acid-loving woodland plants to create a naturalistic forest floor effect.

Buenas compañeras

Rododendro — They share similar soil and light requirements.
Hosta — They thrive in the same shady, moist conditions.
Christmas fern — They provide a natural woodland look and similar moisture needs.

Especies parecidas

Cornus kousa — It is a popular alternative that is more resistant to common dogwood diseases.

Ciencia

Familia: Cornaceae
Género: Cornus
Orden: Cornales
Clase: Magnoliopsida
Distribución natural: Eastern North America
Conservación: It is not currently endangered, though wild populations face pressure from dogwood anthracnose.

It thrives as an understory tree in deciduous forests, where it benefits from filtered light and rich, organic soil.

Valor para la fauna: nectar source, fruit for birds, larval host plant
Polinizadores: abejas, mariposas, escarabajos
Usos: ornamental specimen, woodland garden, pollinator habitat

A lo largo del año

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Floración

Fructificación

Follaje

Indicadores ecológicos

Salinidad: 1/9
Reacción del suelo: 5/9
Luz: 5/9
Temperatura: 6/9
Humedad: 6/9
Nutrientes: 5/9

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Does it need full sun?: It prefers partial shade, especially in the southern part of its range.
How often should I water it?: Keep the soil consistently moist but well-draining, especially during the first few years.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Cornus comes from the Latin word for horn, referring to the hardness of the wood. The species name florida means flowering.

Bueno saberlo

It is the state tree and flower of Virginia.
The wood is extremely hard and was historically used for weaving shuttles.
Fall foliage turns a vibrant, deep red.
It prefers partial shade in warmer climates to protect it from harsh afternoon sun.

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