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Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess' (Dogwood) (Dogwood)
Cherokee Princess (Dogwood)
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Small, low-branched tree with graceful horizontal lines. Produces large white flowers with bracts to 5" across in early spring. This cultivar is best known for its early and heavy bloom. The leaves are bronze-green to yellow-green when unfolding and a good dark green in summer. Fall color is a consistent red to reddish-purple.Originally introduced in 1959-60 as C. florida Sno-White. Precocious plant (flowering heavily on young plants) that establishes easily and grows well.

Cultural

Flower Color: White

Foliage Color: Green

Habit: Upright

Height: 15 to 25 feet

Spread: 20 to 30 feet

Plant Needs

Zone: 5 to 9

Exposure: Partial Sun

Plant Type: Flowering

Plant Use: Tree or Shrub

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