Cornus florida 'Appalachian Spring'

Also Known As

Cornus florida 'Appalachn Spring'
Appalachian Spring Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 15'-20'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Cornus florida 'Appalachian Spring' plant details

Cornus florida 'Appalachian Spring' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green 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 even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus florida 'Appalachian Spring'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus florida 'Appalachian Spring'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Perhaps the only C. florida that is resistant (knock on wood!) to dogwood anthracnose, this tree is lovely as well with prolific white flowers, abundant bright red berries and good red fall color. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

An excellent prolific blooming white dogwood that proved to be anthracnose resistant in tests run by the USDA. Appalachian Spring grows upright and has dark green foliage, with excellent red fall colors.