Super Princess Dogwood

Super Princess Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida 'Super Princess')

Super Princess Flowering Dogwood is a refined selection prized for abundant, overlapping white floral bracts in spring followed by rich green summer foliage and red fall color. A graceful, upright-rounded small tree brings four-season interest to entries, lawns, and woodland edges.

Distinctive Features

Showy white bracts create a luminous spring display, while a layered branching pattern and colorful fall foliage provide lasting structure. Red fruit in late summer to fall supports songbirds and adds ornamental appeal.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Morning sun to partial shade; provide afternoon shade in hotter climates to reduce leaf scorch.
• Soil: Well drained, humus-rich, slightly acidic soil with consistent moisture.
• Water: Keep evenly moist, especially through the first 2 to 3 years and during summer dry spells.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9.
• Mature Size: Typically 15 to 25 ft tall and 15 to 20 ft wide.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Masses of white spring bracts create a standout specimen near patios and entries.
• Woodland Edge: Thrives with dappled light beneath taller canopies.
• Lawn Specimen: Layered branching casts filtered shade and seasonal color.
• Foundation Accent: Softens architecture with refined form and spring bloom.
• Wildlife Gardens: Fruits and branching provide food and shelter for birds.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water deeply and regularly during establishment; maintain steady moisture in summer.
• Pruning: Prune lightly after bloom or in late winter to remove dead or crossing wood; avoid heavy cuts.
• Fertilizing: Feed in early spring with an acid-forming, slow-release fertilizer if soil tests indicate need.
• Mulching: Apply a 2 to 3 inch mulch ring to conserve moisture and cool roots, keeping mulch off the trunk.
• Notes: Site with afternoon shade and good air circulation; avoid poorly drained or compacted soils.

Why Choose Super Princess Flowering Dogwood?

• Brilliant Spring Display: White bracts blanket the tree for a classic dogwood show.
• Four-Season Appeal: Spring bloom, summer texture, red fruit, and colorful fall leaves.
• Manageable Scale: Small-tree proportions suit residential landscapes.
• Layered Architecture: Horizontal branching delivers elegant, refined structure.
• Wildlife Value: Fruits and habitat benefits support backyard biodiversity.

Plant in morning sun with afternoon shade, provide a cool, mulched root zone, and maintain even moisture to maximize bloom, foliage quality, and long-term vigor.