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Cornus florida var. rubra


 

Cornus florida var. rubra
Red flowering dogwood

A naturally occurring pink to red flowering form of the species. It is variable from seed and less cold hardy than the white varieties. The other characteristics are similar to the species. Many deeper red selections have been made from within this variety.

Hardiness:Zone 6a USDA

 
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