Dogwood
(Cornus sp.)
 
Flowering
(C. florida)
 
Type: Deciduous
Zone: 5
Height and Width: 15'-30' tall
Shade Density: Light
Fall Foliage: Orange;brown;red
Soil Preference: Well-drained
 
Comments
Use as specimen trees or accent plants.  Best in lightly shaded areas.  Have 3- to 5-inch , pink or white, single flowers.  Most varieties bear red inedible berries.

Japanese
(C. kousa)
 
Type: Deciduous
Zone: 6
Height and Width: 20' tall
Shade Density: Light
Fall Foliage: Orange;red;brown
Soil Preference: Well-drained
 
Comments
Bear 3- to 5- inch white flowers, occasionally tinged with pink.  Three-quarter-inch red inedible fruits relished by birds are produced in late summer.  Use as specimen.