Pink Flowering Dogwood
Cornus florida ‘Rubra’
Pink dogwood is one of many flowering dogwood
varieties. Native to Eastern North America, pink
dogwood grows best in U.S. Department of Agriculture
hardiness zones 5 to 9. These trees are often planted in
these regions as a backyard ornamental because of the
showy, pink bracts that appear in the spring.Plant pink
dogwood in full sun to partial shade with rich,well
drained soil.Choose a location that gets afternoon shade
when possible. Tree normally reaches 20-25 feet high
and wide.