‘Jean’s Appalachian Snow’ Dogwood Tree

Cornus florida ‘Jean’s Appalachian Snow’

Plant Details

USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5a-9b Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Tree

Height at Maturity: 15-20′

Width at Maturity: 15-20′

Spacing: 25′ for space between trees; 12′ or more from the home

Growth Habit / Form: Broad, Upright

Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate

Flower Color: White

Flower Size: 3-5″ in diameter

Flowering Period: Mid Spring

Flower Type: Single

Fragrant Flowers: No

Foliage Color: Rich Green

Fragrant Foliage: No

Sun Needs: Morning Sun with Dappled or Afternoon Shade, evening Sun is okay

Water Needs: Average, Low when established

Soil Type: Clay (Amend heavy clay soils) Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Moisture: Moist But Well Drained

Soil pH: 5.5 – 6.5 (Slightly Acidic to Acidic)

Maintenance / Care: Very Low Maintenance, if any, when left in it’s natural form

Attracts: Visual Attention, Songbirds

Resistances: Deer, Disease, Heat, Insects, Powdery Mildew

Description

Hailing from the great state of Tennessee, ‘Jean’s Appalachian Snow’ is a greatly improved native selection with resistance to powdery mildew that is superior to any other white flowering dogwood cultivar in existence. It is also resistant to anthracnose. Large and pretty 4 to 5 inch wide flowers with overlapping bracts cover the canopy like snow in spring and are followed by bright red berries. The foliage is rich green through the season changing to brilliant shades of gold, red and orange with the arrival of cool temperatures in fall. For an even more spectacular springtime show, include a Pink or Red Dogwood tree to your garden. The wonderful flower combination is an amazing sight to see!

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing 15 to 20 feet tall and equally as wide at maturity, Jean’s Appalachian Snow Dogwood is ideal for use as a specimen, in groupings or in a staggered rows in sunny or shady landscape or woodland borders. Also nice to frame the corners of homes and to provide beauty and some shade around patios, porches and other outdoor living spaces. A fine addition to woodland gardens, white theme gardens, and cottage gardens.

Suggested Spacing: 25 feet or more apart for space between trees; 10-15′ or more from the home

Growing Preferences

Dogwood trees are adaptable to many soil types, preferring a moist but well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Constantly soggy or wet soils are problematic. Though Dogwood trees will tolerate full sun, we think they look and perform best with some shade or filtered sun during the hottest part of summer afternoons. Maintenance is minimal to none. Except to remove a stray or broken branch, no pruning is necessary.

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