Cornus florida Alba

Common Name:
White Flowering Dogwood

Description:
Cornus florida 'Alba', commonly known as the White Flowering Dogwood, is a stunning deciduous tree prized for its elegant white spring blooms and multi-season interest. In early to mid-spring, it produces showy, four-petaled, creamy-white flowers that stand out against its dark green foliage. During autumn, the leaves turn brilliant shades of red and purple, providing spectacular seasonal colour. Small, red berries follow the flowers, attracting birds and other wildlife. This tree thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil and prefers a sheltered position in full sun to part shade. It is frost-tolerant and well-suited to Melbourne gardens as a feature tree, in mixed landscapes, or as an understory planting.

Form:

• Tree - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 4–8 m
• Width: 4–6 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Bird Attracting
• Perennial
• Autumn Foliage Colour
• Frost Tolerant
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)
• Camellia (Camellia spp.)
• Azalea (Rhododendron spp.)
• Magnolia (Magnolia spp.)