Flowering Dogwood
Cornus florida ‘Appalachian Blush’
One of the most iconic spring-blooming trees of the mid-Atlantic region, Flowering Dogwood is sometimes avoided in the landscape due to its susceptibility to powdery mildew. But worry not! ‘Appalachian Blush’ is one of many mildew-resistant selections that will thrive in your garden for years to come. The familiar white bracts are dusted with pink, as if they are blushing in the soft spring sun. Come autumn, expect brilliant fall color and bright red berries that birds relish.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade; moist, rich soil
Size: 20′ – 25′ tall, 20′ – 25′ spread
Zone: 5 – 9
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract halictid bees, andrenid bees, and flower flies; fruits enjoyed by songbirds and small mammals; larval host for dozens of moths and butterflies, including the Dogwood Thyatirid and the Friendly Probole
