cornus daybreak
Cornus 'Cherokee Daybreak', often called simply Cornus Daybreak, is a standout ornamental tree prized for its stunning variegated foliage and prolific floral display. Originating from the renowned Cherokee Dogwood series, Cornus Daybreak offers unique garden value, boasting creamy mosaic leaves edged with green and showy spring blooms that attract birds, bees, and admiring visitors alike. As one of New Zealand’s most desirable dogwoods for residential landscapes, Cornus Daybreak is sought after for its year-round interest and ease of care.
Cornus 'Cherokee Daybreak'
Cornus 'Cherokee Daybreak' is grown for its lovely flowering, attractive form, and colourful foliage. Leaves that are variegated green, cream, and pink emerge in spring, age to become darker green and cream, then develop impressive red tones in autumn before falling. The foliage is complemented with masses of showy, white flowers in spring as it grows to 5 m tall and the same wide. Cornus 'Cherokee Daybreak' makes for an excellent specimen tree and is great for including in a mixed planting, growing as a specimen, using in an avenue planting, or planting to border an entrance.
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Trees - Height:
5.00 m - Spread:
5.00 m - Flowering time:
Spring - Garden uses:
Living areas, Parks, Specimen - Garden styles:
Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
