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Cornus florida Cherokee Daybreak™ PP6320

Scientific Name: Cornus florida 'Daybreak'

Also Known As

  • Cornus florida Cherokee Daybreak'
  • Cherokee Daybreak Eastern Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 15'-30'
  • W: 15'-30'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Cornus florida Cherokee Daybreak™ PP6320 plant details

Cornus florida Cherokee Daybreak™ PP6320 is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with chartreuse, green, variegated and white foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus florida Cherokee Daybreak™ PP6320

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus florida Cherokee Daybreak™ PP6320

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This divine white-bracted cultivar is noted for its army green leaves which are heavily variegated with creamy-white margins. A very showy specimen tree with an upright habit to 20 x20'. Stunning pink to red fall color is very bold. This tree shows better resistance to anthracnose than most variegated dogwoods; definitely a winner! S-PSh/M PP6320
White flowers, variegated leaves don't burn in sun. Zone 5

Gardening facts about Cornus florida Cherokee Daybreak™ PP6320 plant

How to Grow Cornus florida Cherokee Daybreak™ PP6320

  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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