Where Will Dogwoods Grow?

Flowering dogwood trees can be found from Toronto south to the Gulf Coast and from southern Maine to eastern Texas. Trees grow in the understory on lower and middle slopes. Flowering dogwood occurs frequently across Kentucky in dry to wet woods.

Where do dogwoods grow best?

Choose a site for your dogwoods that is well-drained but does not get extremely dry. Soil high in organic matter is best. Dogwoods can be planted in full sun or partial shade, though partial shade is best (morning sun in particular). Dogwoods are typically an understory tree in the wild.

Do dogwood trees grow in the South?

Also known as Cornus florida, flowering dogwood is an undeniably popular dogwood species. It's used in landscape design across the South and can be found growing wild too. It's native to the U.S. and can be found as far south as Florida.