Description
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, organically rich, acidic soils in part shade. Benefits from a 2-4″ mulch which will help keep roots cool and moist in summer.
Cornus florida ‘Apache’
(Apache Dogwood)
$49.99
Hardiness Zones:
5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9bQuick Overview:
This improved version of Cherokee Chief Dogwood has a strong central leader and is a vigorous grower. Produces large deep red flowers with bracts to 5″ across or larger, in early spring. The leaves are bronze-green to yellow-green when unfolding and a good dark green in summer. Fall color of the Apache Dogwood is a consistent crimson. It is a small low-branched tree with horizontally spreading lines, and a layered effect, usually with a flat topped crown and often wider than high at maturity. Apache has a good central leader and may have a more rounded canopy at maturity.
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Additional information
| Common Name | Apache Dogwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cornus florida 'Apache' |
| Container/Amount | 3 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part to full shade |
| Height | 20 ft. |
| Width | 15-25' |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | March/April |
| Flower Color | red |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Berry Color | red |
| Fall Color | Red to Purple |
