Cornus florida 'Cloud 9'

Cloud 9 Dogwood

Botanical name: Cornus florida ‘Cloud 9’

Overview
A heavy-blooming white flowering dogwood valued for its abundant, large white bracts that often cover the tree in mid-spring. Blooming reliably at a young age, ‘Cloud 9’ creates a bright, cloud-like display along its horizontal branches. Deep green summer foliage turns rich red to burgundy in fall, followed by glossy red fruit. It is prized for consistent flowering and classic dogwood form.

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 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 exceptionally heavy and reliable bloom



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



Minimal pruning required; prune only for structure or deadwood

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

20-25'

Width

20-25'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Orange, Red

Attracts

Birds

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Horizontal Branching, Rounded, Upright

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No