Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida)

Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida)Estimated Height at Pickup: 2 3, 3 gal The wild type of the common cultivar boasts the same showy spring flowers and bright red fruits while supporting wildlife and blending in with natural plantings! Drupes (berries) are high in fat, so are particularly valued by wildlife. Prefers part shade and soils with some loam tolerates full shade but does not flower well. Pollination: 2+ individuals needed. Light: Full Sun, Part Sun Shade, Shade Soil Moisture:

Can be pruned to encourage more blooms

Best known for their sweet berries prized by both humans and wildlife

and pileated woodpeckers

beneficial insects and flower visitors the plants attract

Fruit: Female planters produce orange seed pods that split in fall to reveal bright red berries

American tiger lily*

Perfect to pair with New Jersey Tea

Bloom Color: Yellow (Male)

From the Publisher: Join Grandma Lisa as she enlists the enthusiastic help of her grandchildren in transforming her yard into an attractive garden for wildlife

Fruit: Black seeds in oblong seed pods mature in fall

Most store bought pecans are from the southern states and a notable portion are still collected from wild trees

and the striped hairstreak and red-spotted purple butterflies