Appalachian Spring Dogwood
Cornus florida 'Appalachian Spring'
Mature Height: 15 to 20 ft.
Mature Spread: 15 to 20 ft.
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The Appalachian Spring dogwood is specifically bred for enhanced hardiness and disease resistance. If you have struggled with dogwoods due to problems with fungus or mildew, this tree may be your ticket to a successful planting. Appalachian Spring was found at the Camp David Presidential Retreat in Maryland and specifically cultivated by the University of Tennessee due to its enhanced resistance to anthracnose.
The white dogwood is a special tree, because it rewards the gardener all year. As the days lengthen and warm, stark white blooms cover the tree and announce the arrival of spring. When summer arrives the upward branching and deep green textured leaves provide an elegant and graceful appearance among larger straighter shade trees, evergreens, or the sharp geometry of your home. Swirling scarlet and purple leaves add to the color show in the fall, along with brilliant red berries that attract up to 36 species of songbird through the early winter.
This breathtakingly beautiful tree is an excellent choice to plant along streets, near large buildings, next to patios or as a property border. It provides an eye-catching display when planted in rows, but also excels as a solo planting, or among towering giants. Dogwoods do best in some shade and rich soil, but can adapt to a variety of conditions with proper care. Dogwoods do best with 2-4 inches of organic mulch.
| Bloom Color: | Crisp white |
| Bloom Period: | Early to mid-spring |
| Fall Color: | A rusty brick red mixed with shades of purple, yellow and orange |
| Foliage Color: | Green; new foliage is bright green |
| Genus & Species: | Cornus florida 'Appalachian Spring' |
| Growth Rate: | Slow to moderate |
| Mature Height: | 15 to 20 ft. |
| Mature Spread: | 15 to 20 ft. |
| Soil Type: | Adaptable, but prefers moist, but well draining soil that is rich in organic matter |
| Sun Exposure: | Full sun, partial sun, partial shade |
| Zone: | 5 to 9 |
General care for any tree or shrub is easy, but like any living thing will require your attention. Please educate yourself and follow these simple rules.
Customer Reviews
My tree arrived beautifully packaged with no broken branches. It was at least 30 inches tall with healthy leaf buds and has a beautiful form. I would definitely recommend this company!
I ordered a Dogwood and it arrived healthy and ready to plant. Very happy with service.
The tree arrived promptly at my house. It was in beautiful condition. I planted right away as directed. Seems to be doing great so far. I highly recommend New Blooms and look forward to using them throughout the future.
These are the best mail order plants that I ever received. the roots are amazing with all the capillary roots intact. I waited to write anything till the plants leafed. every bud made it. Can't wait tell their old enough to flower.
The tree arrived with very healthy roots, and is the size listed. Great communication from the nursery regarding shipping timing.
