Dogwood, Cherokee Princess (White), Bare Root

Cherokee Princess Dogwood (Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess')

Cherokee Princess Dogwood is a classic, early-blooming cultivar of the native flowering dogwood, known for its large, pristine white flowers and exceptional disease resistance. This small, deciduous tree adds elegance to any landscape, with beautiful white blooms in spring, lush green summer foliage, and vibrant red fall color. Cherokee Princess is highly attractive to pollinators and birds, offering both beauty and ecological benefits. With its manageable size and year-round interest, Cherokee Princess is ideal for borders, woodland edges, and native plantings.

Key Characteristics

• Stunning White Spring Blooms: Cherokee Princess features large, pure white blooms that blanket the tree in early spring, creating a striking display. These flowers attract bees and other pollinators, providing essential early-season nectar for beneficial insects.

• Exceptional Fall Foliage and Red Berries: In autumn, the green leaves transition to brilliant shades of red and burgundy. Bright red berries appear in late summer and persist into fall, offering an important food source for birds such as cardinals, bluebirds, and thrushes.

• Compact, Ornamental Form: Growing 15-30 feet tall, Cherokee Princess has an attractive, spreading form that makes it perfect for smaller spaces, understory plantings, or as a feature tree in mixed borders. Its compact size is well-suited for both urban and rural landscapes.

• Resistant to Common Dogwood Diseases: Known for its resistance to powdery mildew and anthracnose, Cherokee Princess is a reliable and low-maintenance choice for gardens, especially in areas where these diseases are prevalent.

• Adaptable to Shaded and Moist Conditions: Cherokee Princess Dogwood thrives in part shade to full sun and prefers well-drained, acidic soils. Its adaptability makes it an excellent choice for woodland edges, shaded borders, and native plant gardens.

Product Details

• Native Range: Eastern North America (cultivar of native species)
• Plant Life Cycle: Deciduous tree
• Sun Requirements: Part shade to full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, acidic soils; tolerates moist, loamy soils
• Mature Height: 15-30 feet
• Bloom Time: Early spring
• Bloom Color: White
• Fall Color: Red to burgundy
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9

Cherokee Princess Dogwood combines show-stopping spring blooms, vibrant fall color, and robust disease resistance, making it a beautiful and dependable choice for gardens and naturalized areas.