Cornus florida ‘Sweetwater’

A large shrub or small multi-stemmed tree. When maturing the branches droop a little, making the crown wider than it is high. Young leaves are bronze turning dark green in summer, becoming deep purplish red in autumn. Striking flower-like bracts that are pinkish red with a lighter base appear in May. Ht 4-7m. Requires humus rich soil, which is not too dry.