White Flowering Dogwood

The best place to plant a white flowering dogwood tree is in a location that receives partial shade, ideally sheltered from harsh afternoon sun. Dogwoods thrive in well-drained, moist soil with a slightly acidic pH, so choose a spot with good drainage to prevent waterlogging. Additionally, consider planting near taller trees or structures to provide protection from strong winds, which can damage the delicate branches. With the right conditions, your white flowering dogwood will flourish, adding beauty and charm to your garden for years to come.

White flowering dogwood trees typically grow to a height of 20 to 25 feet tall, with a similar spread. However, their ultimate height can vary depending on factors such as soil quality, moisture levels, and environmental conditions. In ideal growing conditions, some specimens may reach even greater heights, while others in less favorable conditions may remain smaller. Regardless of size, these trees often develop a graceful, spreading canopy that adds a touch of elegance to any landscape.

White flowering dogwood trees are generally considered resistant to deer browsing due to their toxicity. Deer typically avoid consuming the leaves and branches of dogwood trees because they contain bitter-tasting compounds and low nutritional value. However, in times of extreme hunger or when other food sources are scarce, deer may nibble on young shoots or tender foliage. To minimize potential damage, it's advisable to protect young dogwood trees with fencing or repellents, especially in areas with high deer populations. Overall, while deer may occasionally sample white flowering dogwood trees, they are not a preferred food source for these animals.

Our trees and shrub heights are measured from the top of the root ball to the top of the plant. We do not include the root system in our measurements. You can be assured that if we sell a tree at 4 to 5 feet high that after planting the tree will be 4 to 5 feet tall after planting.

You might see our sizes listed as 4 to 5 feet tall. Simply put, trees and shrubs grow. We are always pruning our plants to promote better branching and fuller canopies. This ensures you receive a plant that has been properly pruned to ensure health and vitality. Doing this can often change the height by 6 to 8 inches. By grading trees into 1-foot increments it assures you that you get what you’re paying for. Oftentimes our trees are sold above the height we specify but we never ship a plant that does not make the minimum height we specify.