Cherokee Princess Flowering Dogwood

Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess'

The perfect tiny specimen tree, renowned for its enormous yet delicate white blossoms in spring; incredibly picky, needs rich, well-drained acidic soil and sufficient precipitation; one of the hardiest, best with some shade

Plant Type Native, Shrubs, Trees
Hardiness Zone 6-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height15' - 25' (ft), 25' - 35' (ft)
Spread15' - 25' (ft), 25' - 35' (ft)
Spacing 30' (ft)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Fruit & Berries, Showy
Tolerance Clay Soil, Deer
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Wildlife
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Specimen
Cherokee Princess Flowering Dogwood | Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess' || The perfect tiny specimen tree, renowned for its enormous yet delicate white blossoms in spring; incredibly picky, needs rich, well-drained acidic soil and sufficient precipitation; one of the hardiest, best with some shade
Native, Full Sun, Partial Sun, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Fruit & Berries, Showy, Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Wildlife, Beds and Borders, Specimen
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Image © Arbor Day Foundation