Description Product Name: Cornus florida ‘Pendula’ Common Name: Weeping Dogwood Botanical Family: Cornaceae Plant Type: Deciduous Ornamental Tree Description Cornus florida ‘Pendula’ is a compact, weeping form of the flowering dogwood, highly valued for its elegant silhouette and seasonal interest. This small ornamental tree features a dense, multi-branched, pendulous habit, forming a graceful dome-like canopy. In early spring, before foliage emerges, the tree is adorned with striking, pure white flower bracts on bare branches, providing a showy display. During autumn, the green summer foliage transitions into a vivid red, offering stunning seasonal colour. Additionally, bright red, bird-attracting fruits develop after flowering, adding further ornamental value and supporting local wildlife. Specifications • Height at Maturity: 2 metres • Width at Maturity: 2 metres • Growth Habit: Weeping, pendulous branches forming a rounded canopy • Foliage: Medium green in spring/summer; turns brilliant red in autumn • Flowering Period: Early spring (before leaf emergence) • Flower Characteristics: Showy, pure white bracts surrounding small central flowers • Fruit: Small red drupes; attracts birds • Deciduous: Yes • Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade • Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil • Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist during establishment • Frost Tolerance: Moderate • Maintenance Level: Low to moderate Landscape Uses • Ornamental feature tree • Small gardens and courtyards • Japanese and woodland-style gardens • Wildlife gardens • Understory planting Planting & Care Instructions • Plant in well-drained, well-prepared soil • Position bud union above soil level • Water thoroughly at planting and maintain consistent moisture during establishment • Apply a balanced fertilizer at planting and again after new growth appears • Prune at planting to shape and encourage strong framework growth Note: Cornus florida ‘Pendula’ is best planted in a protected location to avoid exposure to harsh winds or extreme heat. Order online or contact Blerick Tree Farm for size and availability.
