Flowering Dogwood ‘Appalachian Spring’
Arbor walk #53
Often claimed as the most beautiful of North America’s native flowering trees, the Flowering Dogwood is the state tree of both Missouri and Virginia. It’s early-spring blooms of showy white petals surrounding tiny clusters of yellow dogwood flowers, are among the trees most dramatic characteristics. Its bright red fruits are attractive to birds but inedible to humans. ‘Appalachian Spring’ is a cultivar of this tree found growing wild near Camp David Presidential Retreat in Maryland which boasts near 100% resistance to Anthracnose, a disease which has caused considerable devastation of the Eastern U.S. Dogwoods.
| Name | Flowering Dogwood ‘Appalachian Spring’ |
|---|---|
| Latin Name | Cornus florida ‘Appalachian Spring’ |
| Type | Native Cultivar |
| Diameter | 3.5″ caliper |
| Color of Leaf | Pale green |
| Shape of Leaf | Simple rounded with a pointed tip |
| Color of Flower | White |
| Shape of Flower | 4 large bracts |
| Fruit Characteristics | Bright red fruit |
| Bark Characteristics | Gray brown and blocky |
| Foliage Type | Deciduous |