Flowering Dogwood – Cornus florida Live Starter Plant | 4–6 Inches Tall | Dormant Tree Seedling | White Spring Blooms | Native Ornamental Tree

Add timeless beauty to your landscape with Cornus florida, the classic Flowering Dogwood tree. This well-rooted starter plant is currently dormant and will leaf out in spring, developing into a graceful ornamental tree known for its showy white bracts in early spring. After blooming, it produces bright red fruits and stunning burgundy fall foliage, offering multi-season interest. Ideal for naturalized landscapes and woodland gardens, this native tree thrives in partial shade and adds elegance to any setting. You will receive a healthy dormant plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live dogwood starter plant (dormant)
✔️ Height: approximately 4–6 inches
✔️ Shipped in 2.5 x 3.5 inch nursery pot
✔️ Well-rooted, healthy plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Flowering Dogwood
Botanical Name: Cornus florida
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Stage: Dormant starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade (prefers partial shade)
Soil: Moist, organically rich, slightly acidic, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist while establishing
Mature Size: 15+ feet tall
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Not recommended long-term

💡 Care Tip: Since the plant is dormant, expect leaf growth in spring. Plant in a location with morning sun and afternoon shade for best results. Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots.