Jean's Appalachian Snow Dogwood

Cornus florida 'Jean's Appalachian Snow'

  • AKA Benthamidia florida 'Jean's Appalachian Snow'
  • Masses of white overlapping flowers with white centres appear before the leaves
  • Blooms at a young age
  • Oval glossy red fruit held in clusters is attractive to birds
  • Recent introduction bred for its superior mildew resistance
  • Fall colour scarlet to red
  • Upright clump with tiered, horizontal branches
  • Bloom Time: Spring

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
6-7 m

SPREAD:
6-7 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Can be grown as a specimen tree or shrub. Grows best in medium moisture and a well-drained soil, however, they will tolerate a wide range of soils. Thrives in some shade and in full sun if roots are shaded. 

Additional Notes about Jean's Appalachian Snow Dogwood:


The showy flowers seen on Cornus florida cultivars are actually bracts surrounding the smaller, inconspicuous flower in the centre.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous
Fruit
FLOWERING TIME:
Early Spring
HABIT:
Upright
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen