Cornus Florida Rubra Flowering Dogwood AKA Flowering Dogwood 35 litre: This white ( with a hint of pink ) flowering dogwood has tiny yellow-tipped, green flowers appearing around May time, surrounded by white or pink flower bracts. Folaige is mid-green leaves turning red-purple in autumn. This conical, deciduous tree or shrub thrives in neutral to acid soil however it is Uunsuitable for shallow, chalky soil. An excellent specimen tree for a bright sunny spot in the garden.