A sign of spring the native dogwood blooms early with white bracts. 'Jeans Appalachian' produces larger bracts than the species with small greenish true flowers in the center. Bracts are pure white and overlapping that can get 4 inches across. A classic layered dogwood look accents all landscapes. Developed in the Tennessee Agricultural Research Station for one of if not the best powdery mildew resistance of the native dogwoods. Beautiful fall colors of reds and purples. A wonderful tree for wildlife. Dogwoods are a host plant for the Spring Azure butterfly, mammals and birds eat the fruits, and flowers provide pollen and nectar for insects. Grows best in part shade in medium moisture soils.