Cornus florida 'Rainbow'

AKA Benthamidia florida 'Rainbow'
Masses of white flowers with white centres appear before the leaves
Glossy oval red fruits held in clusters are attractive to birds
Drooping variegated green and gold leaves are mildew resistant
Fall colour scarlet to red
Upright clump with tiered, horizontal branches
Bloom Time: Spring

ZONE:
6

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
5-6 m

SPREAD:
5-6 m

Currently Unavailable

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Can be grown as a specimen tree or shrub. Grows best in medium moisture and a well-drained soil, however, they will tolerate a wide range of soils. Thrives in some shade and in full sun if roots are shaded.

Additional Notes about Rainbow Flowering Dogwood:

The showy flowers seen on Cornus florida cultivars are actually bracts surrounding the smaller, inconspicuous flower in the centre.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained
Moist to Average

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous
Fruit

FLOWERING TIME:
Early Spring

HABIT:
Upright
Rounded

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
White
Variegated

LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen