June Snow™ Dogwood
The June Snow Dogwood (Cornus Controversa ‘June Snow-JFS’) is an incredible
ornamental variety that quickly made it to our list of favorite trees this year when we
started growing it for the first time. From a fast growth rate to its flowers, this tree is quite
different than its Dogwood family members.
It is a fast growing tree. If you are familiar with Dogwoods, then you know that
most trees in this family are not fast growers. In fact, I would go as far to say that 90%
of Dogwood trees sold in nurseries are slow growing trees, especially Cornus florida
and Cornus kousa varieties. So that is why this characteristic is so special. This tree is
a fast-growing Dogwood and will reach its mature size of 30 feet in height and 40 feet in
diameter in under 30 years. By the time it has left our farm it will have 5-7 years under
its belt so you will be able to count on having a semi-mature tree 5 years after planting.
The June Snow has a unique growth shape. Another feature of this tree
that really makes it special is its growth shape. The tree takes on a wide-spreading form
and provides lots of shade while staying low enough to be in the medium category of
size. This makes the tree a great fit in urban landscapes and locations where height can
be an issue.
The tree is hardy. The June Snow Dogwood is categorized in Zone 5 and is popular
in areas of hot summers and cold winters.
June Snow’s show off in the fall. Although this is not entirely unique to
Dogwoods, this is still a great feature of the tree. “Dark green summer foliage gives way
to mottled fall tones of orange-yellow, red, purple and purple-red. Abundant clusters of
blue-black, 1/4-inch fruits also create seasonal interest and attract birds to the garden.”-
JFS
We all love birds and it is great to have some trees in the landscape to naturally keep
birds near and in our landscapes during the cloudy fall days. You never know when you
might want to hear the singing out your window.
The June Snow has amazing white flower clusters. In May, this tree shows off its incredible flowers. The flowers of this tree
are unlike traditional Cornus flowers in the fact that they show themselves off more as a cluster of small white flowers. Many Dogwood
varieties have large white and pink flowers, but this tree has large, unique clusters of small star shaped flowers.
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