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Cornus florida Jean's Appalachian Snow

Jean's Appalachian Snow Dogwood

  • »  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

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  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:6-7 m
  • Spread:6-7 m
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Fruit
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
Habit
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Cornus florida 'Jean's Appalachian Snow'

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

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cornus florida 'Jean's Appalachian Snow'

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.