Wonder Dogwood

About this plant

Meet the Wonder Dogwood (Cornus nuttallii x florida 'Eddies White Wonder'), a true marvel for any landscape. This exceptional hybrid combines the best attributes of both Pacific and Eastern Dogwoods, resulting in a robust and visually stunning specimen. Its most striking feature is the profusion of enormous, pure white, overlapping bracts that emerge in spring, often continuing into summer, creating an unforgettable display that truly lives up to its 'Wonder' moniker. Beyond its breathtaking floral show, 'Eddies White Wonder' offers multi-season appeal. Its elegant, often horizontal branching structure adds architectural interest year-round, while rich green foliage provides a lush backdrop through warmer months. In autumn, the leaves transform into brilliant shades of red and purple, providing a final burst of color before the winter. Ideal as a focal point or a specimen tree in a mixed border, this dogwood thrives in well-drained soil and partial shade, where its beauty can be fully appreciated. Its improved disease resistance makes it a more reliable choice than many traditional dogwood varieties, ensuring years of enjoyment.

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

Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Plant in an area with afternoon shade, especially in hotter climates, to prevent leaf scorch. Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first few years after planting. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Prune only to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches, ideally after flowering.

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.