Appalachian Spring dogwood
Cornus florida 'Appalachian Spring'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Sizeup to 20 feet tallup to 20 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Ascending
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Appalachian Spring' dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Appalachian Spring') is a tree for specimen planting, borders, shade gardens, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It has white blooms that attract butterflies, bees, and birds. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal.
Pairs well with Oakleaf hydrangea, Autumn fern, and Green and gold.