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

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How to Grow Cornus florida 'Pluribracteata'

Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Water Needs
- regular
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade