Cornus florida 'Appalachian Spring'

'Appalachian Spring' Dogwood

Botanical name: Cornus florida ‘Appalachian Spring’

Overview
A superior white-flowering flowering dogwood selected for its strong resistance to dogwood anthracnose and dependable landscape performance. Large, clean white bracts appear in mid-spring, creating a classic dogwood display. Rich green summer foliage transitions to deep red to burgundy fall color, followed by bright red fruit. ‘Appalachian Spring’ offers traditional beauty with improved durability.

Size



Width: 20–25 ft



Height: 20–25 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 5a–9b



Light



Partial shade preferred



Morning sun with afternoon shade ideal



Tolerates full sun in cooler climates with adequate soil moisture



Soil



Well-drained soils; prefers moist, organic-rich loam



Slightly acidic pH preferred



Avoid compacted or poorly drained sites



Attracts



Pollinators (spring flowers)



Birds (red fall fruit)



Suitable Conditions



Performs best in cool to moderate climates



Excellent understory or woodland-edge tree



Allow space for horizontal branching and natural canopy spread



Notes



Shape: Horizontal, layered branching with rounded canopy



Noted for exceptional anthracnose resistance



Excellent specimen tree for lawns, woodland gardens, and mixed borders



Minimal pruning required; prune only for structure or deadwood

Plant type

Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

25'

Width

25'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Attracts

Birds

Soil

Acidic, Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Horizontal Branching, Pyramidal, Rounded

Bark

Rough

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No