Dogwood

About this plant

A true jewel of the American landscape, Cornus florida 'Rubra' is celebrated for its spectacular spring display. Each year, it adorns itself with a profusion of delicate, rosy-pink bracts that unfurl before its leaves emerge, creating a breathtaking floral show. Beyond its springtime splendor, this Dogwood offers multi-seasonal interest. Its elegant tiered branches provide a lovely structure throughout summer, followed by vibrant reddish-purple foliage in autumn. Bright red berries ripen in late summer and persist into winter, providing essential food for birds and adding a festive touch. Perfect as a specimen tree, an understory planting, or to add sophisticated charm to borders, the Pink Dogwood is a timeless choice for those seeking a distinguished, native beauty.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Plant in well-drained, acidic soil enriched with organic matter. Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature. Prune only to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches after flowering. Protect young trees from mechanical damage and extreme summer drought. Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal issues.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.