Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess®'
Native Flowering Dogwood
The best of the white dogwood cultivars. An abundance of large white flowers distinguish this improved cultivar from seedling-grown dogwoods. The somewhat glossy green foliage is resistant to spot anthracnose and canker.
The flowers produce pollen and nectar and the berries are favored by wintering birds.
- Deciduous, flowering tree
- Large, white bracts
- Broadly, pyramidal habit
- Category: Tree, Native
- Hardiness Zone: 5-9
- Height: 15-30 ft
- Spread: 15-30 ft
- Bloom Color: White
- Foliage Color: Green
Specialty Use
| • | Woodland Garden |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Foliage
| • | Deciduous |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess®'
Prefers acidic, well-drained soil with organic matter. Does not like dry, hot soil so mulch to retain moisture and cool roots. Partial shade is best.