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Cornus florida 'Appalachian Blush'-Flowering Dogwood-Ornamental Tree with Pink Blooms 2-2.5" cal B&B

Cornus florida 'Appalachian Blush'-Flowering Dogwood-Ornamental Tree with Pink Blooms 2-2.5" cal B&B

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Cornus florida 'Appalachian Blush' - Single Stem Information Page
Cornus florida 'Appalachian Blush' - Single Stem

Cornus florida 'Appalachian Blush' - Single Stem

Description

Cornus florida 'Appalachian Blush' is a stunning flowering dogwood known for its soft pink to white blooms that appear in spring. This deciduous tree is prized for its ornamental value, offering a spectacular display of flowers, vibrant fall foliage, and attractive bark. It is a perfect choice for adding beauty and interest to gardens and landscapes.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use as a specimen tree in gardens, parks, and residential landscapes. It can also be used in mixed borders, woodland gardens, or as part of a naturalized area. Its flowers are attractive to pollinators, making it a great choice for wildlife gardens.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Cornus florida 'Appalachian Blush' - Single Stem
  • Common Name Common Name: Appalachian Blush' Florida Dogwood
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows to 15-30 feet tall with a similar spread
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: No
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Azaleas, rhododendrons, and ferns

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a location with good air circulation.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic, loamy, moist, well-drained soils.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead or diseased wood.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots from extreme cold.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as it was in the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds and late frosts.
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