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Cornus florida 'Cherokee Daybreak'

White Variegated Dogwood

Plant photo of: Cornus florida 'Cherokee Daybreak'
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

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:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.