Hoyt Arboretum, Portland, Oregon, USA

Common name: Eddie's White Wonder dogwood

Family: Cornaceae

Distribution: Garden Origin

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

Hardiness: Zone 7b 5 to 10 F

Life form: Deciduous tree

Usage: Ornamental

Comments: Eddie's white wonder dogwood is a smalll deciduous hybrid, a cross between our native Western dogwood, Cornus nuttallii, and the Eastern North American species, Cornus florida. The large flowers open in early spring and have broad overlapping bracts (false petals) that are gleaming white and abundant. The tree has a narrow frame and distinctive lax layered branching habit that works well in the garden and shows the blooms to their best advantage. It has shown resistance to dogwood anthracnose, a common foliage disease. It is a selection made near Vancouver, British Columbia.
This unique tree prefers a rich well-drained or sandy soil, but will tolerate clay if the drainage is adequate. Provide a location with full sun to light or open shade. In too much shade or areas without good air circulation foliage disease can be a problem.