Pink Dogwood Tree Height Shipped:2 3 Feet five petal flowers that range from variegated varieties require more five petal flowers that range from white to light pink Did you know you can buy this mixed variety package ideally suited for your area At this height‚ the tree is at an approachable scale that does not dwarf its neighbors․ The dark green leaves give shade in the summer months‚ and are host to a variety of birds and small mammals during this period of the year․ The tree is known for its flowering event‚ which produces a mass of large‚ white flowers surrounded by bracts during the spring season‚ creating a spectacular display․ They're almost like petals‚ creating what appears to be a magical flower hovering above the leaves․ It's a very powerful image to people and to pollinators․ In the fall‚ the leaves turn red and gold and add to the glamor of the already stunning tree․ Apart from its physical appearance‚ the dogwood has meanings in several cultures․ It is often associated with strength and resiliency‚ blooming in the worst of conditions․ The tree appears in some legends and folklore․ One story claimed the wood from the tree was used to make Christ's cross‚ which made the tree sacred․ In an urban setting‚ the Pink dogwood symbolizes hope and renewal․ The flower is a popular plant in gardens and parks to bring happiness and peace․ The flowers are said to forecast the arrival of spring‚ after a winter that is often seen as melancholic and cold because of the loss of life and plants․ They represent the cycle of life‚ death‚ and rebirth․