Cherokee Princess Dogwood
Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess'
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- Delivery ONLY to Metro Atlanta & Athens within 5-7 business days
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Pickup in 3-5 business days from our Switchyard in Chamblee
(Mon & Fri 3pm-6pm - 3708 N Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA)
Cherokee Princess Dogwood is a low branching, small native deciduous tree with a rounded habit. Its leaves are a dark green that turns rust-red in fall. Cherokee Princess Dogwood is a heavy bloomer that has large clusters of flowers with white brackets that bloom in early spring and attract butterflies. Prefers part sun and slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil.
Cornus florida is a host for Spring Azure butterfly and Cecropia Silkmoth, and supports several specialized bees. The fruits are browsed by songbirds and mammals.
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Height: |
15' - 30' |
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Spread: |
15’ - 30' |
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Spacing: |
20' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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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: Photo by David J. Stang, Cornus florida Cherokee Princess 5zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Cornus florida Cherokee Princess 4zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Cornus florida Cherokee Princess 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Photo by David J. Stang, Cornus florida Cherokee Princess 9zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (5) Photo by David J. Stang, Cornus florida Cherokee Princess 12zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
