{"product_id":"b-b-dogwood-appalachian-snow-florida-white-6-7","title":"B\u0026B Dogwood Appalachian Snow Florida White 6-7","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Appalachian snow dogwood, also known as Cornus racemosa, is a species of dogwood native to eastern North America, particularly the Appalachian region. It's a deciduous shrub or small tree that typically grows in moist woods, thickets, and along stream banks. Here are some key features and characteristics of the Appalachian snowdogwood:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: It typically grows to a height of 20 to 30 feet tall, though it can sometimes reach up to 40 feet. The bark is gray and smooth, while the twigs are reddish-brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: The leaves are opposite, simple, and oval-shaped, with pointed tips. They are bright green in the summer and turn reddish-purple in the fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e: In late spring to early summer, the Appalachian snowdogwood produces small, creamy-white flowers arranged in flattened clusters called cymes. These clusters can be quite showy and attractive to pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit\u003c\/strong\u003e: The flowers give way to clusters of small, bluish-white berries that ripen in late summer to early fall. These berries are a food source for birds and other wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat\u003c\/strong\u003e: This species is commonly found in moist, shady areas such as stream banks, woodland edges, and along roadsides. It prefers well-drained, acidic soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscaping Use\u003c\/strong\u003e: Appalachian snowdogwood is often cultivated for its ornamental value in landscaping due to its attractive flowers, fruit, and fall foliage. It can be used as a specimen plant, in woodland gardens, or for erosion control along stream banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/strong\u003e: The berries of the Appalachian snowdogwood are a food source for various birds, including songbirds and gamebirds. The shrub also provides cover and nesting sites for birds and other wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Some Native American tribes historically used parts of the Appalachian snowdogwood for medicinal purposes, such as treating fevers and skin ailments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall, the Appalachian snowdogwood is a beautiful and ecologically valuable plant species native to the Appalachian region of North America.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Settlemyre Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44223275991091,"sku":"202757","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/6802\/0531\/files\/202757.jpg?v=1776879342","url":"https:\/\/commercial-shop.settlemyrenursery.com\/products\/b-b-dogwood-appalachian-snow-florida-white-6-7","provider":"Settlemyre Nursery Commercial","version":"1.0","type":"link"}