Description

The Red Flowering Dogwood Tree Boasts a Striking Display of Colors from Spring Through Fall

This ornamental tree truly has it all. In spring, its blush red flowers dazzle the eyes. By fall, glossy red drupe berries adorn its branches, and its green leaves turn to a purplish crimson. If you’re looking for a splash of vivid color in your garden, this is the tree for you.

Though the flowering tree is attractive year-round, both spring and fall offer stunning displays of warm red color that give it its name.

Glossy red foliage appears as new growth in spring. The red leaves mature to a green color in summer and early fall. When temperatures drop, the leaves fade to crimson red with a purple tint to put on a glorious fall display. Where the flowers fade, red fruit will appear in fall and winter.

Red dogwoods are deciduous and native to the United States. The leaves are an attractive Kelly green through summer and turn to lovely shades of crimson with hints of purple by fall. The bark of the dogwood tree is also attractive with its ashy grey charcoal color.

The glossy, bright red fruit of the dogwood is a delicious treat for birds and wildlife throughout the fall and winter. For this reason, you may want to plant your dogwood in a location ideal for birdwatching.

This early spring bloomer is the perfect small tree for small spaces in the landscape or under utility lines. It’s a lovely accent or focal tree so be sure to plant it somewhere where it can be enjoyed.

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