Cornus florida 'Cherokee Daybreak'
White Variegated Dogwood
Description
20-30'+ tall, and a horizontal branching pattern, often wider than its height. Typically blooms in May & again in the fall. The spring fruit appears as clusters. Good air circulation is required. 'Cherokee Daybreak' is the cultivar pictured. White varigation is unique.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Standard
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Patio
Special Uses
Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.