White Wonder Flowering Dogwood

White Wonder Flowering Dogwood (Cornus × ‘White Wonder’) is a hybrid dogwood prized for its profuse, pure white bracts that form a glowing spring canopy. Its glossy green leaves provide summer interest before turning rich burgundy-red in autumn. Adaptable and urban-tolerant, this selection thrives across Canada Zone 4–7 and adds year-round structure with minimal care.

Key Features
• Botanical name: Cornus × ‘White Wonder’
• Common name: White Wonder Flowering Dogwood
• Hardiness zones: Canada Zone 4–7
• Exposure: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soils
• Water needs: Moderate; maintain even moisture during establishment
• Size at maturity: 4–6 m tall × 4–6 m wide (13–20 ft × 13–20 ft)
• Shape: Rounded, spreading crown
• Foliage: Dark green turning burgundy-red in fall
• Flower colour: Pure white bracts
• Bloom time: Mid to late spring
• Maintenance: Low; prune lightly after flowering to preserve form
• Advantages: Spectacular spring display; excellent disease resistance; ideal as a specimen or in mixed borders