Snow White Flwrng. Dogwood
The Snow White Flowering Dogwood tree, Cornus florida, 'Cherokee Princess', exhibits an early and heavy white flowering habit. It is an erect, vigorous growing upright tree. This white flowering dogwood has a straight central leader that displays four inch flowers!
The fall color of the upper leaf surface of the ‘Cherokee Princess’ Flowering Dogwood is dependably red or red-purple, but the lower leaf surface still retains a silvery hue for a bicolor effect.
It does best in well-drained acid soil with sufficient organic matter. Mulch to maintain a cool, moist soil and it needs summer water.
‘Cherokee Princess’ is a low branching tree that spreads horizontally and has a semi-rounded top. Plant this tree as a specimen, near a patio, or in groupings so you can enjoy the white blossoms in spring, and bright red berries in fall and winter.
This deciduous flowering dogwood tree is an excellent ornamental tree and breathtaking with its large snow white blooms that appear in abundance!
* Profuse bloomer
* Fall color
* Excellent ornamental tree
Plant Facts
| Family | Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess' |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Green |
| Mature Height | 15 - 30 feet |
| Mature Spread | 15 - 20 feet |
| Soil | Widely Adaptable |
| Zones | 5-8 |
| Moisture | Widely Adaptable |
| Mature Form | Semi Round, Layered |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun - Full Shade |
| Flower Color | White |
| Fall Color | Red |
| Bloom Period | Spring |
Quick Overview
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