(1) 24" White Dogwood-Food for Butterflies, Birds & Bees (bareroot)

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Fruit, Butterflies, Birds & Bees 1 White Flowering Dogwood 24" (Cornus Florida)

24" bareroot (wrapped not potted) White Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida)

Vibe: Classic, breathtaking spring elegance.
Key Features: Showy, pristine white "petals" (bracts) in spring, deep green summer foliage, rich red autumn leaves, and glossy red berries enjoyed by songbirds.
Benefits: A premier understory ornamental tree that adds spectacular multi-seasonal dimension to any landscape.
Best Uses: Specimen tree, focal point in landscaped beds, and woodland margins.
USDA Zones: 5 – 9.
Soil Type: Requires acidic, rich, organic, well-drained soil. It does not tolerate heavy, poorly drained clay or extreme drought.

Space Needed: Space trees 15 to 25 feet apart when planting near homes or larger canopy trees
The white flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) is an ecological powerhouse, providing almost year-round benefits for local wildlife. It offers high-value nutrition and shelter.
- Nutritious Fruit: The tree's bright red, late-summer/fall berries are rich in fat and calcium. They feed over 75 species of birds (like wild turkeys, ruffed grouse, and songbirds), as well as mammals including squirrels, chipmunks, foxes, skunks, and black bears.
- Nectar and Pollen: The spring blossoms provide early-season nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators.
- Browsing & Grazing: White-tailed deer, rabbits, and beavers heavily browse the twigs, foliage, and spring sprouts.
- Shelter & Habitat: The tree's dense branching canopy offers nesting sites and protective cover for small birds and wildlife.
- Host Plant: The foliage serves as a vital host plant for butterfly and moth larvae, most notably the Spring Azure butterfly

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