FLOWERING DOGWOOD (CORNUS FLORIDA 'CHEROKEE CHIEF')
This prized flowering tree blooms deep pink in the early spring, before leaves emerge. 3 gallon size and already 3-4 feet tall, this native tree is the host plant for the cecropia silkmoth and spring azure butterfly.
Mature height: 15 feet
Mature spread: 15 feet
Sun requirements: Full sun to part shade
Moisture requirements: Dry to moist conditions
Soil type: Loam, sand
Bloom time: April to May
Fall colors: Red to purple