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Flowering Dogwood

Cornus florida

CommonPlant
Illustration of Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida)

The Flowering Dogwood is a beloved small tree with four large white or pink bracts surrounding a tight cluster of true flowers in spring. A cornerstone of eastern deciduous forests and one of the most planted native ornamental trees.

Habitat
Understory of moist, well-drained deciduous forests
Diet
Berries are high in fat — critical fall fuel for migrating songbirds
How common
Common

Best time to see a Flowering Dogwood

The best time to see a Flowering Dogwood is March–May, when about 70% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 43,090 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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