06/15/2026
💮 Tree of the Week: Little Poncho® Dogwood 💮
The Little Poncho® Dogwood (Cornus florida 'Little Poncho') packs all the beauty of a traditional flowering dogwood into a smaller, more landscape-friendly package. This compact cultivar produces an abundance of large white blooms in late spring that seem to float on top of the branches, creating an amazing display that signals warm weather is here.
The show doesn't end after spring! Rich green foliage fills in and provides a lush, bushy backdrop throughout summer before transitioning to beautiful shades of burgundy and red in fall. Bright red berries add later season interest while providing a valuable food source for birds and other wildlife.
One of this cultivar's greatest selling points is its naturally compact growth habit. Because it reaches just 8–10 feet tall and wide at maturity, it's an excellent choice for smaller yards, foundation plantings, patios, courtyards, and gardens where space comes at a premium. Its tidy size allows homeowners to enjoy all the classic beauty of a flowering dogwood at a fraction of the space!
Little Poncho® thrives in full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is a versatile and adorable ornamental tree that offers beauty through every season.
Stop by and see these cuties in full bloom now!
