Pink Flowering Dogwood
For sale in Lawrenceville, GA
- Slow to Moderate (1 ft/year)
- Part Shade (understory tree, morning sun ideal)
- Cold hardy to USDA Zone 8a
- Native to Georgia
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About Pink Flowering Dogwood
Pink Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida f. rubra) is a pink-bracted form of Georgia's native flowering dogwood, offering the same iconic early spring bloom, tiered horizontal branching, and fall red berries as the white species type, but with bracts ranging from soft blush pink to a deeper rose depending on the specific cultivar. It shares the same understory growing preferences as white dogwood, performing best with morning sun and afternoon shade rather than full, exposed sun, and the same susceptibility to stress-related powdery mildew and dogwood borer if planted in poor conditions. It grows slowly to moderately, reaching 20-25 feet tall and wide, and provides valuable early-season color that pairs beautifully against the white blooms of Eastern Redbud's cousin or the deeper magenta of Redbud itself, both of which bloom around the same time in the Georgia Piedmont. Its fall foliage also turns an attractive burgundy-red. Pink Flowering Dogwood is a favorite for adding color variety to native spring plantings beyond the classic white dogwood.
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Plant Specifications
| Mature Height | 20-25 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 20-25 ft |
| Sun Requirements | Part Shade (understory tree, morning sun ideal) |
| Water Needs | Moderate — consistent moisture, avoid drought stress |
| Bloom Season | Early Spring |
| Growth Rate | Slow to Moderate (1 ft/year) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Pet Safe | Yes |
| Native to Georgia | Yes |
Planting Instructions & Regional Tips
Plant Pink Flowering Dogwood in morning sun with afternoon shade, mimicking its natural woodland-edge habitat, and amend Georgia clay with compost for improved drainage. Mulch widely without piling against the trunk to protect its shallow roots. Water consistently, especially during dry periods, since drought-stressed dogwoods are far more prone to borer damage and disease in our climate. Once established in a Gwinnett County landscape, it needs only occasional deep watering during dry stretches rather than a regular irrigation schedule.
Fast Facts
- Pink-bracted native dogwood cultivar
- Mature size: 20-25 ft tall and wide
- Blooms early spring before leaves emerge
- Red fall berries feed birds; burgundy fall foliage
- Prefers morning sun, afternoon shade
- Not deer resistant; needs consistent moisture to avoid stress
Pairs Well With
Pink Flowering Dogwood FAQs
Is Pink Flowering Dogwood the same species as white dogwood?
Yes, Pink Flowering Dogwood is a pink-bracted form (Cornus florida f. rubra) of the same native species as White Flowering Dogwood, sharing identical growth habits, bloom timing, and understory light preferences. The main difference is bract color, ranging from blush pink to deeper rose depending on the cultivar.
Is Pink Flowering Dogwood native to Georgia?
Yes, Pink Flowering Dogwood is native to Georgia and the Southeastern United States, which makes it naturally well adapted to the region's clay soils, summer humidity, and Zone 8a climate. Native status generally means less supplemental water and fertilizer are needed once the plant is established in a Lawrenceville landscape.