Cornus florida 'Peachy Cream' - Peachy Cream Dogwood

A charming small specimen tree with peachy-pink blooms transitioning to blush white and pure white; requires rich, well-drained acidic soil and adequate moisture

Height: 18 feet. Spread: 10 feet. Sun: full sun to partial shade. Hardiness zone: 5a.

Ornamental features

Peachy Cream® Flowering Dogwood has pink flower bracts in mid spring, forest green foliage turning burgundy in fall, red berries, and gray bark.

Landscape

It is a multi-stemmed deciduous tree with horizontally-tiered branches and average texture. Prune only after flowering. It attracts birds. Recommended for accent and shade.

Planting and growing

It grows to about 18 feet tall and 10 feet wide, grows slowly, and can live approximately 30 years. It does best in full sun to partial shade and evenly moist, well-drained rich acidic soil. Avoid standing water and urban pollution.

Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder.