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Cornus florida 'Pluribracteata'

Also Known As

  • Double-Flowered Florida Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 15'-25'
  • W: 15'-25'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Cornus florida 'Pluribracteata' plant details

Cornus florida 'Pluribracteata' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, average, 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 'Pluribracteata'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus florida 'Pluribracteata'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The "flowers" of this special dogwood have 6 to 8 petal-like bracts (rather than 4 like the species) that meet at the tip forming "crowns" of white; a lovely small horizontally branching tree. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Cornus florida 'Pluribracteata' plant

How to Grow Cornus florida 'Pluribracteata'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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