Clean white spring blooms, graceful branching, and foliage that stays fresher in humid summers, a classic look with a smarter backbone
FEATURES:
- Pure white spring blooms that deliver that timeless dogwood moment
- Selected for improved disease resistance, especially in humid, dogwood-loving regions
- Elegant, layered branching for beautiful structure in every season
- Lovely fall color in rich red to burgundy tones that warm up the landscape
- Perfect understory tree for dappled light, woodland edges, and mixed borders
- Front-yard favorite with refined scale for patios, entries, and foundation beds
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Dogwoods love being the “star” without being roasted by afternoon sun. Aim for morning sun and afternoon shade, then underplant with low, shade-friendly layers to keep the roots cool and the base looking finished. Bonus: a simple ring of dark evergreen shrubs nearby makes those white blooms look even crisper, like fresh linen in spring.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-9
- Mature Height: 15-25' tall
- Mature Width: 15-25' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade
- Spacing: 15-20' apart
Kay's Appalachian Mist Flowering Dogwood
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Cornus florida 'Kay's Appalachian Mist' PP13,098
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Clean white spring blooms, graceful branching, and foliage that stays fresher in humid summers, a classic look with a smarter backbone
FEATURES:
- Pure white spring blooms that deliver that timeless dogwood moment
- Selected for improved disease resistance, especially in humid, dogwood-loving regions
- Elegant, layered branching for beautiful structure in every season
- Lovely fall color in rich red to burgundy tones that warm up the landscape
- Perfect understory tree for dappled light, woodland edges, and mixed borders
- Front-yard favorite with refined scale for patios, entries, and foundation beds
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Dogwoods love being the “star” without being roasted by afternoon sun. Aim for morning sun and afternoon shade, then underplant with low, shade-friendly layers to keep the roots cool and the base looking finished. Bonus: a simple ring of dark evergreen shrubs nearby makes those white blooms look even crisper, like fresh linen in spring.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-9
- Mature Height: 15-25' tall
- Mature Width: 15-25' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade
- Spacing: 15-20' apart
Why plant Kay's Appalachian Mist Flowering Dogwood?
This is the dogwood for people who love tradition, but also love a little peace of mind. You get the classic spring display, crisp white bracts lighting up the branches just as the season turns, plus that iconic dogwood silhouette that always looks like it belongs. But ‘Kay’s Appalachian Mist’ brings something extra behind the scenes: it was selected with stronger resistance to common dogwood diseases, making it a particularly smart choice in regions where humidity can make dogwoods a little… dramatic.
From spring bloom to summer foliage, then into warm fall color and a graceful winter silhouette, it’s a tree that earns its spot year-round. Think of it as classic dogwood beauty, with a sturdier, more reliable personality, like the friend who’s always calm in a group text.
How to use Kay's Appalachian Mist Flowering Dogwood in the landscape?
Plant it where you’ll enjoy the spring bloom show up close, near an entry walk, along a driveway curve, or outside a favorite window. It’s especially happy in part shade, tucked under taller trees or along woodland edges where it creates a layered, natural look and avoids harsh afternoon sun. Use it as a focal point in foundation plantings, pairing it with hydrangeas, azaleas, ferns, hostas, and heuchera for a classic understory palette. For the brightest display, place it near evergreens or darker shrubs so the white blooms stand out, and give it a mulched root zone to keep moisture consistent and the tree comfortable.
Frequently Asked Questions
The blooms are a crisp, clean white. What you see are showy white bracts surrounding the tiny true flowers, creating that classic dogwood spring display.
Plant in well-drained soil and water deeply during the first growing season to establish roots. Dogwoods prefer consistent moisture and benefit from a mulch ring to keep roots cool, just keep mulch a few inches away from the trunk. Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal for best long-term performance.
Prune lightly and only as needed, removing dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Late winter to early spring is a good time for structural pruning, but keep it minimal so you preserve the natural branching form and protect next spring’s bloom potential.
