Super Princess Dogwood
Cornus florida ‘Super Princess’Super Princess Dogwood is an exceptional native dogwood cultivar admired for its vigorous growth, large floral bracts, and improved performance in residential landscapes. Selected for its strong branching, enhanced disease resistance, and showy spring display, this variety delivers classic dogwood beauty with added reliability. Its elegant form and extended seasonal interest make it a refined choice for gardens where ornamental impact and long-term structure are equally important.
In spring, Super Princess Dogwood produces an abundance of oversized white bracts that surround the true flowers, creating a bright, luminous display that stands out against emerging green foliage. These blooms appear early in the season and provide valuable nectar for pollinators such as bees, while also serving as a focal point in the landscape. The flowers are followed by lush, dark green leaves that form a layered canopy with excellent texture and visual depth throughout the summer months.
As the seasons progress, Super Princess Dogwood continues to offer ornamental appeal. The foliage may develop attractive red to burgundy tones in fall, extending interest well beyond flowering season. Small red fruits may appear in late summer to early fall, adding subtle color and providing a food source for birds. The tree’s horizontal branching habit and graceful silhouette remain visually pleasing even in winter, giving it year-round presence.
Typically reaching 20–30 feet tall and wide at maturity, Super Princess Dogwood is well suited to small gardens, woodland edges, and mixed beds and borders. It performs best when planted in full sun to partial shade, particularly with some afternoon protection in warmer climates. Its moderate growth rate and manageable size allow it to function beautifully as a specimen tree without overwhelming nearby plantings.
Care Instructions:
Planting: Choose a full sun to partial shade location, with afternoon shade preferred in warmer regions.
Soil: Plant in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Avoid compacted or poorly drained sites.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment and during extended dry periods once established.
Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring if needed to support healthy growth.
Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches.
Spacing: Space trees 20–30 ft apart to allow for mature spread and airflow.
Maintenance: Mulch annually to retain moisture and protect shallow roots.
With proper siting and consistent care, Super Princess Dogwood offers dependable flowering, attractive foliage, and lasting landscape value. Its refined appearance and improved vigor make it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a premium flowering tree that combines beauty, structure, and seasonal interest.
