Pull any weeds and clear away any debris and turfgrass.ĭig a hole that is roughly ⅔ the depth of the root ball. Choose a planting site that receives dappled shade. The best time to plant white dogwoods is in the spring, when the soil is moist and before the tree growth begins. White dogwood trees grow in Zones 5-9, across most of the country except for very far north and very far south. USDA Hardiness Zones indicate the swaths of the country where various plants can grow, based on minimum winter temperatures. They grow at a slow-moderate rate of 1-2 feet per year. White dogwood trees grow to be 15-25 feet tall, with a spread of 20-25 feet. In winter, the focus is on the textured, silver bark. In fall, crimson red berries emerge and the leaves turn a red-purple shade. In summer, these bracts give way to glossy green leaves. Their white “flowers” bloom from late March or April to May, and are actually bracts-modified leaves, with small blooms in the center. Their tiered branches are slightly from their short trunk or several trunks. White dogwoods grow in a pleasing, rounded umbrella shape. Great as specimens or foundation plants.Despite their elegance, white dogwoods are relatively low-maintenance, making a great specimen or foundation plant for your garden. In the springtime, they dazzle with white bracts and flowers, in the summer they reveal glossy green leaves, in the fall, they grow crimson berries, and in winter their textured bark steals the show.
White dogwood trees are flowering stunners that provide a show of beauty year-round.
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