Cornus Spring Grove Dogwood
Best low-maintenance native tree for bird-friendly, shade-covered garden landscapes.
The Cornus Spring Grove™ Dogwood is a native understory tree celebrated for its year-round appeal, featuring heavy spring flowering with large, 5-inch white bracts that appear before the foliage. Following the bloom, glossy red fruits develop in mid to late summer, providing sustenance for birds and pollinators. This variety exhibits a compact, broader-than-tall habit with gracefully tiered, horizontal branching. Its medium green leaves transition to attractive reddish-purple tones in the fall. It thrives in partial shade to full shade conditions, preferring moist, well-drained, organic soil with an acidic pH. Known for excellent resistance to Anthracnose, this dogwood offers better heat tolerance and cold hardiness than typical varieties.
$35.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
7
/ 1209
#7 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
-66%
Below average
SKU
29149
Who it's for
- Landscapers prioritizing year-round visual interest and seasonal color
- Gardeners seeking low-maintenance trees without chemical treatments
- Homeowners wanting a structured look with minimal pruning effort
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with dry, alkaline, or full-sun planting sites
- Impatient homeowners wanting immediate height and landscape maturity
- Busy gardeners unable to monitor for common tree pests
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Superior Anthracnose resistance ensures a healthier tree with minimal maintenance.
Seasonal Interest
Provides year-round visual appeal from spring blooms to vibrant fall foliage.
Wildlife Support
Native status and heavy fruiting make this a magnet for local pollinators.
Climate Adaptability
Enhanced heat and cold tolerance allows for success across diverse regions.
Growth Habit
Graceful horizontal branching creates a sophisticated, tiered architectural silhouette.
Establishment Ease
Bareroot form requires careful initial planting to ensure successful root development.
Key Specs
SKU
29149
Variety
'Grovflor'
Item Form
Bareroot
Bloom Color
White
Mature Height
20 Feet
Mature Width
30 Feet
Hardiness Zones
5 - 9
Bloom Period
Mid Summer to Mid Summer
Features
- Spectacular spring flowering before leaf-out
- Heavy fruiting with glossy red drupes
- Flowers attract bees and butterflies
- Fruits sustain songbirds throughout fall and winter
- Better than usual heat tolerance and cold hardiness
- Native plant promoting biodiversity
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly celebrate the exceptional quality and reliability of the 'Spring Grove' Dogwood. Reviewers frequently note that the plants arrive robust, healthy, and expertly packaged, leading to successful establishment. The consistent theme is vigorous growth and dependable hardiness, even in challenging climates. Consumers feel this dogwood is a superior landscape investment, delivering reliable performance and beautiful blooms year after year. This high quality justifies the price point, cementing its reputation as a trustworthy garden centerpiece.
Know before you buy
This dogwood has a broad, horizontal habit, reaching 20 feet in height and 30 feet in width. Ensure you plant it in a location that allows for this significant spread to accommodate its tiered branching structure.
No, this dogwood actually thrives in partial to full shade. It is specifically adapted to understory conditions, making it an excellent choice for areas of your garden that do not receive direct, all-day sunlight.
Yes, the Spring Grove variety is specifically noted for its excellent resistance to Anthracnose. This makes it a more reliable and lower-maintenance choice compared to many traditional dogwood cultivars.
It performs best in moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. It also requires an acidic soil pH to thrive and maintain healthy foliage.
The tree produces glossy red drupes that are a primary food source for songbirds throughout the fall and winter. While some fruit may drop, it is generally consumed quickly by local wildlife, serving as a beneficial addition to a biodiverse garden.
Yes, this variety is bred for better heat tolerance than many typical dogwoods. It is hardy in zones 5 through 9, allowing it to perform well in a wide range of climates.
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