Dogwood

About this plant

Cornus florida 'Cloud 9' is a truly exceptional cultivar of our native Flowering Dogwood, renowned for its incredibly prolific and vibrant white blossoms. Unlike other varieties, 'Cloud 9' is celebrated for its consistently heavy bloom set, even on young trees, ensuring a spectacular show each spring. Its layered, horizontal branching creates a distinctive architectural silhouette, adding sophisticated elegance to any landscape. Beyond its stunning spring flowers, this Dogwood offers multi-season appeal. Its dark green foliage provides a lush backdrop through summer, transforming into rich purplish-red hues in autumn, creating a breathtaking display. Bright red berries follow the flowers, attracting a variety of birds and providing winter interest. Perfect as a specimen tree, an understory planting, or integrated into mixed borders, 'Cloud 9' Dogwood thrives in a range of garden settings. Its moderate size makes it suitable for both spacious estates and more intimate urban gardens, promising a touch of timeless beauty.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Plant in well-drained, acidic soil enriched with organic matter. Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods and in its first few years. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring if growth is sluggish. Prune only to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches after flowering. Protect young trees from trunk injury.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.