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Alternatives to Flowering Dogwood
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Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) used to be many homeowners' choice for a small, lovely shade tree, but C. florida's susceptibility to anthracnose has put a strain on this tree. Fortunately, there are some great alternatives. Unlike C. florida, Kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa) produces its "flowers" after the leaves have appeared, which puts its bloom-time a few weeks later, and the flowers seem to hold for weeks. Kousa dogwood is resistant to anthracnose. It typically grows 20 to 30 feet high and wide but, as it ages, often gets wider than its height. USDA Zones 5 to 8. Find out more about Kousa dogwood.

Corneliancherry dogwood (Cornus mas) is a wonderful small tree (20 to 25 feet tall, 15 to 20 feet wide) that produces bright yellow flowers in early spring. It usually branches to the ground, but can be limbed up effectively. USDA Zones 4 to 7(8).

The beloved flowering dogwood continues to be the target of intense research. Cultivars thought to be resistant to anthracnose may soon be trickling into the market. Find out more about resistant strains.



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