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The Celestial Dogwood is a hybrid variety known for its large, showy white flowers and excellent resistance to disease. Combining the best traits of native and Asian dogwoods, this tree offers extended bloom time, vigorous growth, and strong landscape performance.. Noted for its creamy white abundant flowers (bracts) when the tree is fully developed Flowers are white with a tinge of green and form a deep cup - bracts overlap Celestial® dogwood has good resistance to the diseases powdery mildew and anthracnose Has displayed a high level of winter hardiness - USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6A

A member of the Stellar Series from the breeding program at Rutgers University, the 'Celestial' Dogwood is noted for its vigorous habit, large-bracted flowers, profuse bloom and resistance to anthracnose. It is prized for its large flower bracts that are up to 5 inches across with rounded, overlapping petals that emerge creamy white with green tinting turning to solid white when fully open and.. The tree tolerates full sun to partial shade, though it performs best with protection from intense afternoon heat. Like all dogwoods, Celestial thrives in well-drained, organically rich, slightly acidic soil, though its hybrid vigor makes it less finicky about cultural details.