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Cornus florida 'Kay's Appalachian Mist' PP13098

Also Known As

  • Kay's Appalachian Mist Flowering Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 15'-20'
  • W: 15'-20'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Cornus florida 'Kay's Appalachian Mist' PP13098 plant details

Cornus florida 'Kay's Appalachian Mist' PP13098 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 even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, 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 'Kay's Appalachian Mist' PP13098

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: fall color, mildew-resistant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus florida 'Kay's Appalachian Mist' PP13098

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely creamy-white flowers decorate the horizontal branches of this eastern US sweetheart in spring. A very vigorous 15-25' tree with equal spread, the pretty blooms followed by stunning red fall color. This fine cultivar was selected by University of Tennessee for its excellent mildew resistance. S-Sh/M PP13098
Excellent resistance to powdery mildew, as good as or better than Cherokee Brave®. Red fall color. Released by the Tennessee Agricultural Experiment Station in 2000.

Gardening facts about Cornus florida 'Kay's Appalachian Mist' PP13098 plant

How to Grow Cornus florida 'Kay's Appalachian Mist' PP13098

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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