Venus Dogwood

Oversized White Blooms
Elegant Specimen Tree
Warm Fall Color

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Venus Dogwood

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Venus Dogwood

Venus Dogwood is a deciduous ornamental tree admired for exceptionally large white spring bracts, glossy green foliage, and graceful layered branching. This elegant flowering dogwood works beautifully as a specimen tree, patio accent, lawn focal point, or small-scale landscape anchor.

Why choose Venus Dogwood?

Choose Venus Dogwood for dramatic flower size and refined four-season presence. Its late-spring display features broad white bracts that create a striking, luminous effect above fresh green foliage. The tree’s upright, spreading habit gives it an elegant silhouette without overwhelming residential landscapes. After bloom, the foliage carries the garden through summer, then develops warm fall color before leaf drop. It is especially useful where gardeners want a standout flowering tree for entry areas, lawns, patios, and mixed borders.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Cornus x ‘KN30-8’
Common Name: Venus Dogwood
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Habit: Upright-spreading, small flowering tree with layered branching

Venus Dogwood Additional Information

Venus Dogwood is best known for its large white flower bracts, which typically appear in late spring to early summer. The true flowers are small and centered within the showy bracts, but the overall effect is bold and elegant. Bloom timing often follows earlier flowering dogwoods, giving the landscape a fresh round of color as spring transitions into summer.

This deciduous tree has attractive green foliage through the growing season and may develop shades of red, burgundy, or orange in fall depending on site and weather. Its bark and branching structure provide subtle winter interest after the leaves drop. Use Venus Dogwood as a specimen tree, front-yard focal point, patio accent, or flowering anchor in a mixed shrub and perennial border. Pruning is usually minimal; remove damaged, crossing, or poorly placed branches during dormancy or just after bloom to maintain a natural shape.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Venus Dogwood in full sun to part shade with organically rich, moist, well-drained soil. Set the root flare at or slightly above soil level, then backfill carefully and water thoroughly to settle the root zone.

2. Watering: Water consistently during the first growing season to help the tree establish a healthy root system. Once established, provide deep watering during extended dry periods, especially in sunny or exposed locations.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch over the root zone to help conserve moisture and keep roots cooler. Keep mulch pulled away from the trunk to protect the bark.

4. Pruning: Prune lightly as needed to remove damaged, crossing, or crowded branches. Maintain the natural layered form rather than heavy shearing, and avoid unnecessary pruning during periods of active stress.

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FAQs

How big does Venus Dogwood get?
Venus Dogwood typically grows as a small to medium ornamental tree, often reaching about 15 to 20 feet tall and wide in landscape settings, depending on site conditions and pruning.
When does Venus Dogwood bloom?
Venus Dogwood usually blooms in late spring to early summer, producing large white bracts that create a bright, eye-catching display after many spring trees have finished flowering.
Where should I plant Venus Dogwood?
Plant Venus Dogwood where it can be enjoyed as a focal point, such as a front lawn, patio edge, entry planting, or mixed border. Choose well-drained soil with steady moisture and good air movement.

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Tall Growth
Partial Shade
Flowering

Mature Height	Medium: Up to 30 ft
Mature Spread	10-20 ft
Growth Rate	Fast
Botanical Name	Cornus x 'KN30-8' PP16,309
Bloom Time	Mid spring
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Cornaceae
Flower Color	White
Hardiness Zones	5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#10 Container, #15 Container

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Growing Zones 5-9 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -20)

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