• Height:25-30 ft
  
• Spread: 20-25 ft
  
• Light: Part shade
  
• Soil: Average-Moist, Well drained
  
• Zone: 5-9
  
• Deer resistance: Low
  
• Deciduous
• Nativar
• Black Walnut Tolerant

'Appalachian Joy' is a University of Tennessee introduction that brings you large bracts, good powdery mildew resistance, and a nice upright habit. The biggest difference from the species is the bracts that surround the true flowers, on 'Appalachian Joy' you will see more bracts per flower. Typically 4-8 per flower! Fall color is really good and mostly red.

Dogwoods are great small trees that can be used in many different areas of the landscape. They are small enough to be placed near the house to add a beautiful accent. The layered branching lends itself to either being used as a small statement tree or blending into the natural landscape. Dogwoods produce a big flush of flowers in the spring and ruby red fruits in the fall. The fall color is fantastic with a mix of reds, oranges, and purples.

The Dogwood tree in addition to being beautiful is a wonderful wildlife plant. Early flowers give bees, butterflies, and other pollinators a good source of nectar. It is a host plant to the Spring Azure butterfly (Click here for more plants that attract butterflies) and supports several species of specialized bees. Mammals like deer, squirrels, and chipmunks will feed on the twigs and fruits. The fruits, high in calcium and fats are a favorite among birds in the fall.

Naturally growing as an understory/woodland margin tree, Dogwoods tend to prefer part shade locations in evenly moist soils. Prefers more rich soils so adding a mulch ring is recommended in stand alone plantings. This mulch layer will also help keep the roots cool in the heat and humidity of summer.