Choose Stellar Pink if you want pink dogwood flowers with better disease resistance than classic flowering dogwood. The tradeoff: it still needs room to spread and careful placement, so don’t squeeze it against walks, windows, or tight beds.
Buy This If
You want soft pink spring flowers.
You prefer disease resistance over nostalgia.
You have space for a spreading canopy.
Skip This If
You need a narrow upright tree.
Your soil stays wet after rain.
Deer feed heavily in your yard.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
A-
The pink bloom show gives it strong spring presence without needing loud foliage color.
Growth Rate
B
It grows at a steady pace, but it is not the tree to buy for instant scale.
Maintenance
B+
Its hybrid disease resistance helps, though good siting and watering during establishment still matter.
Deer Resistance
C
Young trees like this can be browsed or rubbed by deer, so protect it while it establishes where pressure is heavy.
Small Space Fit
C+
It can work in a generous bed, but it is not suited to tight entryways or narrow strips.
Screening Value
D
This is a specimen tree, not a dense privacy screen.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we’d typically recommend this for homeowners who want the dogwood look but are nervous about disease problems on older flowering dogwood types. Give it breathing room and don’t plant it in wet soil.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
25 ft
Mature Width
22.5 ft
Hardiness Zones
5a-8b
Spacing
22.5 ft
Sun
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture
Dry to average
Growth Habit
Upright, spreading
Customers Usually Ask
Is this the same as a native flowering dogwood?
No, it is a hybrid dogwood selected for better disease resistance and pink bloom.
Will the flowers be deep pink?
Expect soft pink, not a dark red-pink flower.
Can I plant it near the house?
Yes, if you give it enough clearance for the canopy and keep it out of cramped foundation spots.
Why buy for fall color
See the actual color before you buy it
Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
Fall planting means roots established before winter
We grow and source ornamental trees selected specifically for New England performance — not just appearance, but reliability, structure, and long-term success in local conditions.
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Installation Service
Jon Kenyon
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
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I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
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The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!