Dogwood, Cherokee Princess (White), Bare Root

Cherokee Princess Dogwood (Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess')

‘Cherokee Princess’ is a cultivated white-flowering form of our native flowering dogwood, selected for its vigorous growth, heavy flowering, and disease resistance. It features large, snowy white blossoms in early spring, attractive red fall foliage, and red fruits that birds adore.

Key Characteristics

• Reliable early white bloom – Profuse, pure-white bracts open in early spring, providing visual impact and early-season nectar for pollinators.
• Improved disease resistance – Bred for greater resilience to anthracnose and powdery mildew, especially in humid climates.
• Wildlife food and shelter – Red drupes feed birds like robins and thrushes; layered branching offers nesting cover.
• Compact, ornamental shape – Naturally rounded form fits well in small gardens and beneath larger canopy trees.
• Four-season native beauty – Combines spring flowers, lush summer foliage, autumn color, and winter silhouette.

Product Details

• Native Range: Eastern U.S. cultivar of native species
• Plant Life Cycle: Deciduous tree
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, acidic
• Mature Height: 15–25 ft
• Bloom Time: April–May
• Bloom Color: White
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

A graceful flowering tree that provides pollinator support, bird food, and reliable spring bloom — a classic native ornamental improved for garden performance.