Flowering Dogwood Tree Varieties

Cornus florida 'Barton', with its lovely white blooms, would make a nice addition to a woodland garden in zones 5b-8a. It grows up to 25 feet tall, and can spread up to 30 feet wide. Its blooms can appear in early through late spring. Like other dogwoods, 'Barton' appreciates well-drained soil.

The lovely red blooms of Cornus florida 'Sweetwater Red' appear in early to late spring. 'Sweetwater Red' is hardy in zones 5a-7a, can grow up to 25 feet tall and spread just as wide. This North American native attracts birds and butterflies.

Cornus florida 'Welchii' features variegated leaves of green, creamy white and pink. Its white blooms can appear from early to late spring. 'Welchii' is hardy in zones 5a-9a. This cultivar can grow up to 25 feet tall and spread up to 30 feet. Consider using in a woodland garden or as a specimen tree.

The deciduous Japanese dogwood tree or shrub offers masses of dark pink flower bracts in late spring to early summer. Cornus kousa ‘Satomi’ offers masses of dark pink flower bracts in late spring or early summer. It can grow to a height of 22 feet with a spread of 15 feet.