Super Princess Dogwood is a small native deciduous tree with spreading layered branching and foliage that turns red or purple in fall. The abundant blooms have extra large white brackets and bloom in early spring, typically before the leaves emerge. Grows best with partial shade and well-drained soil.
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Origins: |
S. and E. North America; GA Native |
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Height: |
15' - 20' |
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Spread: |
15’ - 20' |
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Spacing: |
18' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Prone to leaf scorching or spots in full sun. Stressed Dogwoods are susceptible to leaf spot, crown canker, root rot, powdery mildew, blight, and anthracnose. Anthracnose can be a serious problem. Mulching will help keep roots cool in summer.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Ponds or streams, Foundational Plantings.
COMPANION PLANTS: Itea, Eastern Redbud, Clethra
IMAGES: Famartin, 2020-04-22 16 10 21 White flowers on a Flowering Dogwood along Ladybank Lane in the Chantilly Highlands section of Oak Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, CC BY-SA 4.0. (2) Famartin, 2023-04-29 15 18 21 White flowering dogwoods blooming along Montague Avenue in the Mountainview section of Ewing Township, Mercer County, New Jersey, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
