Overview
Cornus florida 'Cloud Nine' is a bushy, suckering, spreading, matforming deciduous tree in the genus Cornus, part of the Cornaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 6.0 m tall. Cornus florida 'Cloud Nine' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include ornamental and specimen tree. It is native to Ontario.
About
Cornus florida, the flowering dogwood or American dogwood, is a species of flowering tree in the family Cornaceae native to eastern North America and northern Mexico. An endemic population once spanned from southernmost coastal Maine south to northern Florida and west to the Mississippi River.
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About the genus
Cornus is a genus of about 30–60 species of woody plants in the family Cornaceae, commonly known as dogwoods or cornels, which can generally be distinguished by their blossoms, berries, and distinctive bark. Most are deciduous trees or shrubs, but a few species are nearly herbaceous perennial subshrubs, and some species are evergreen. Several species have small heads of inconspicuous flowers surrounded by an involucre of large, typically white petal-like bracts, while others have more open clusters of petal-bearing flowers.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cornus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Partial Shade
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Cornus florida 'Cloud Nine' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Deciduous Tree
- Habit
- Bushy, Suckering, Spreading, Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 6.0 m
- Suggested uses
- Ornamental, Specimen Tree
- Native to
- Ontario
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cornus florida 'Cloud Nine'
- Pruning
- Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood
- Propagation
- Grafting, Softwood Cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Slugs, Snails, Scale insects, Vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildew, Cornus anthracnose, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cornus florida 'Cloud Nine'?
Cornus florida 'Cloud Nine' prefers full sun. It suits partial shade positions.
What soil does Cornus florida 'Cloud Nine' need?
Cornus florida 'Cloud Nine' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Cornus florida 'Cloud Nine'?
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood.
How big does Cornus florida 'Cloud Nine' grow?
Cornus florida 'Cloud Nine' reaches a height of 6.0 m.
Is Cornus florida 'Cloud Nine' hardy in the UK?
Cornus florida 'Cloud Nine' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Cornus florida 'Cloud Nine'?
Grafting, Softwood Cuttings.
More in the Cornus genus
- Cornus florida 'Fastigiata'Flowering Dogwood
- Cornus kousa 'Tsukuba No Mine'Kousa Dogwood
- Cornus mas 'Kazanlak' (F)cornelian cherry 'Kasanlaker'
- Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire'Common dogwood
