One of the scourges of our native landscape has been the disease Anthracnose that has taken a toll on one our region’s signature plants, the Flowering Dogwood. With ‘Appalachian Spring’, a great selection that is resistant to Anthracnose, you’ll still be able to enjoy the year long beauty of our native Dogwood without the disease concerns. Just like the species, ‘Appalachian Spring’ loads up with masses of large, creamy white bracted bloom starting in late April and continuing into mid May for a show that is a real stunner. With its medium green foliage combined with its low, layered branching habit, this selection retains a regal look in the landscape that turns to riveting once its foliage turns its brilliant purplish red as the cool of winter approaches. And don’t forget its immense supply of brilliant red berries that cover the plant in late summer and fall and are a favorite food for loads of native songbirds. Plant ‘Appalachian Spring’ in partial sun along woodlines for best results and longest landscape life.