Eastern Dogwood, Flowering Dogwood 'Cloud 9'

Cornusflorida

Genus
Cornus (KOR-nus)
Species
florida (FLOR-id-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
By grafting
By budding
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Cordele, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Greenville, South Carolina

Dallas, Texas

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Marietta, GA | March 2018 | positive

I've had my Cloud 9 for about 17 years, and so far, it's a small tree, about 10-12' high, 10-12 wide, with very nice form. It has at leas...Read More

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