Aurora White Flowering Dogwood

Cornus X Aurora

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Overview

The Aurora White Flowering Dogwood (Cornus x Aurora) graces landscapes with a profusion of large, white bracts that resemble flowers in spring. This hybrid typically reaches 20 to 25 feet in height and spreads 15 to 20 feet wide, offering a rounded form. This ornamental thrives in hardiness zones 5 to 9, requires well-drained soil, and partial to full sunlight. Its foliage turns reddish-purple in fall, providing multi-season interest.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 5–9Climate Temperate

Aurora White Flowering Dogwood (Cornus X Aurora) — white bracts that resemble flowers in spring

Aurora White Flowering Dogwood (Cornus X Aurora) — This hybrid typically reaches 20 to 25 feet in height and spreads 15 to 20 feet wide, offering a rounded form

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 14–18 Ft.
Mature width: 14–18 Ft.

Classification

Family: Cornaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Aurora White Flowering Dogwood (Cornus X Aurora) — white bracts that resemble flowers in spring

Aurora White Flowering Dogwood (Cornus X Aurora) — This hybrid typically reaches 20 to 25 feet in height and spreads 15 to 20 feet wide, offering a rounded form

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