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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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.

    By: Heritage Seedlings

    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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    Cornus alba 'Aurea'

    aka Red Barked Dogwood, Red Twig Dogwood, Tartarian Dogwood

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Cornus alba 'Cream Cracker' PP12830

    aka Cream Cracker Red Barked Dogwood, Cream Cracker Red Twig Dogwood, Cream Cracker Tartarian Dogwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Aquatic

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls'

    aka Red Barked Dogwood, Tartarian Dogwood

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • standing water - regular
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    Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea'

    aka Pagoda Dogwood

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12'-15'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture
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    Cornus alternifolia Golden Shadows® PP11287

    Scientific Name: Cornus alternifolia 'Wstackman'

    aka Cornus alternifolia 'Golden Shadows', Cornus alternifolia 'W. Stackman', Golden Shadows® Green Osier, Golden Shadows® Pagoda Dogwood

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Cornus alternifolia Golden Shadows® PP11287 foliage by Avant Gardens
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