Cherokee Princess (Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess') - white flowers, illustrated plant card

Cherokee Princess

Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess'

Cherokee Princess blooms from April through May.

Bloom calendar
Bloom time
Apr–May
Hardiness
Zones 5–9
Sun
Part shade
Water
Moderate water
Mature size
20 ft × 20 ft
Type
Tree
Verification

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Growing Cherokee Princess

Plant it in part shade. It prefers moderate water. It is hardy in USDA zones 5–9. Expect it to reach about 20 ft tall and 20 ft wide at maturity, in roughly 12 years.

When to plant Cherokee Princess

Plant Cherokee Princess in early spring as soon as the soil is workable, or in early fall at least six weeks before your first frost, so roots establish in cool weather. For the middle of its hardy zones 5 to 9 range, spring means March to May and fall means September or October. Once settled, it blooms from April to May.

Month-by-month timing for your zone is on the planting calendar: for the middle of its range, start with zone 7 in March.

The Dogwood family

One of 12 in the Dogwood family. Same family, similar care.

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