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Flowering Dogwood Cherokee Princess

Ornamental tree

Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess'

Overview
The most celebrated white-flowering dogwood cultivar, Cherokee Princess produces abundant large, pure white bracts that create a stunning spring display lasting 2-3 weeks. This vigorous native tree offers four-season interest with glossy green summer foliage, brilliant red fall color, and attractive winter bark texture. Its reliable blooming and superior disease resistance make it the gold standard for dogwoods in American landscapes.
Planting
Best purchased as nursery stock. Seeds require cold stratification and take 2+ years to germinate.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 5–6.5. Space plants 240" apart. Germination: 60-120.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Dogwood borer, scale insects, aphids. Common diseases: Dogwood anthracnose (resistant), spot anthracnose, canker.