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Cornus florida 'Cloud Nine'

Also Known As

  • Cornus florida 'Cloud 9'
  • Cloud 9 Eastern Dogwood
  • Cloud Nine Eastern Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 15'-30'
  • W: 15'-30'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Cornus florida 'Cloud Nine' plant details

Cornus florida 'Cloud Nine' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus florida 'Cloud Nine'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus florida 'Cloud Nine'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Producing its beautiful, snow-white, overlapping blossoms prolifically and at a young age, this 10-15' tree is a glorious sight in spring. Flowers give way to small but showy bright-red fruit which are loved by song birds. This cultivar is showy in fall as well when the leaves turn a pretty russet color. Another bonus is that this low-maintenance tree also seems to be more tolerant of both heat and cold. S-PSh/M
Cloud 9 is well known for blooming at an early age. Even small, young trees are covered in extra large blooms. Cloud 9 grows smaller than the average dogwood, and is very ammenable to smaller gardens.

By: Fantastic Plants

Considered one of the most reliable white flowering form and the hardiest.

Gardening facts about Cornus florida 'Cloud Nine' plant

How to Grow Cornus florida 'Cloud Nine'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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