Cornus Florida Plant. Cornus florida makes a great plant to grow in the garden as it looks great either in small groupings (especially close to the edge of a wood) or as a stand alone specimen tree for the lawn or patio. · red to reddish purple fall foliage color.

Attracts pollinators part sun sun spring fast growing landscape characteristics • flowers classification by use • native habit • upright foliage •. See above for usda hardiness. Does best in well drained acid soil with sufficient organic matter.