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 ‘Cherokee Princess’
('Cherokee Princess', Dogwood)
| Size | Price |
| 100-GALLON | $599.99 |
| 65-GALLON | $479.99 |
Hardiness Zones:
5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9bQuick Overview:
Cornus florida, commonly known as flowering dogwood, is a small deciduous tree that typically grows 15-30? tall with a low-branching, broadly-pyramidal but somewhat flat-topped habit. It arguably may be the most beautiful of the native American flowering trees. ‘Cherokee Princess? is a cultivar that is noted for its consistently early and heavy bloom of flowers with large white bracts. Good rust-red fall color. Originally introduced in 1959-60 as C. florida ?Sno-White?.
Additional information
| Common Name | 'Cherokee Princess', Dogwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess' |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 30 ft. |
| Width | to 30 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | March/April |
| Flower Color | White bracts |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Berry Color | red |
| Size | 100 gallon, 65 gallon |
