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We received some Swamp Dogwood on Jul 16, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Jul 16, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew
Pet safety guideAbout Swamp Dogwood
Swamp Dogwood (Cornus foemina) is a native deciduous tree or large shrub found along stream banks and wetland margins. It bears flat clusters of small white flowers in spring followed by blue-black drupes favored by birds.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Loam, Clay, Acidic, Wet
Care essentials
Swamp Dogwood thrives in full sun to part shade in NE Florida. At least 4 hours of direct sun daily produces the best flowering and fruit set; it will tolerate filtered light along woodland edges near wet areas.
Keep soil consistently moist to wet; this native of swamp margins and stream banks tolerates periodic flooding. Supplemental irrigation is needed in NE Florida's dry season (Oct–May) if not planted in a naturally wet spot.
Plant in moist, acidic loam or clay. Sandy upland sites require organic amendment and reliable irrigation. Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer; avoid heavy feeding that promotes weak growth.
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Common questions
Is Swamp Dogwood a good plant for St. Augustine?
Swamp Dogwood is a tree. Mature size: 10-20 feet × 10-20 feet. Light: Full Sun, Part Sun. Water needs: High. Swamp Dogwood is native to Florida.