Cornus florida 'White Cloud'

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Flowering dogwoodTree, DeciduousFamily: Cornaceae

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Acidic / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Flowering dogwood, Cornus florida, is a small deciduous tree native to north and central America. It blooms in early spring, bearing tiny, yellow-green and insignificant blooms surrounded by four showy, pure white, bracts. These contrast with dark green leaves. In autumn the leaves turn a purple-red before falling, complementing bright red fruits loved by birds.

Cornus florida ‘White Cloud’ is a particularly lovely cultivar, bearing masses of creamy white flower bracts and bronze-tinged foliage. Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in a sheltered site in full sun. Plants also make good trees for pots. Pruning is not usually required.

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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecPlantyesyesyes**yesFlowersyes**yesFruitsyesyesyes**yes

Cornus ‘White cloud’ and wildlife

Cornus ‘White cloud’ is known for attracting birds. It has seeds for birds.

Is not known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Cornus ‘White cloud’ poisonous?

Cornus ‘White cloud’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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