Dogwood 'Appalachian Spring' #15

Cornus florida

Full sun to part shade

'Appalachian Spring' was found growing wild at the Camp David Presidential Retreat on Catoctin Mountain in Maryland where it exhibited strong resistance to anthracnose, a disease that has devastated the dogwood population. Developed by the University of Tennessee's Dogwood Breeding program, 'Appalachian Spring' is fast growing with apple green foliage and bright red fruits that are larger than those of the species. Its foliage turns red to purple in fall. It has the typical Cornus florida blooms with clusters of inconspicuous yellowish flowers surrounded by large white bracts. It grows 15 to 20 ft. in height and spread.