Cloud Nine Dogwood
Cornus florida 'Cloud Nine'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Cloud Nine Dogwood highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateSlow
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Growing Zones 5-9
Heavenly drifts of pure white snow in spring! The Cloud Nine Dogwood (Cornus florida 'Cloud Nine') is a strong grower with light green foliage in the spring. But first, get ready for the drifts of absolutely stunning snow-white petal-like bracts with greenish-yellow button-like flowers in the center of each overlapping bract! The distinctive large blooms resemble stars and remain showy for a long time.
It has darker green foliage in the summer that casts a cooling shade, becoming the perfect foil for the spectacular glossy red berries that persist into the fall and winter! While the flowers feed a host of beneficial pollinators, the fruits are also a favorite of many songbirds as well as squirrels, rabbits, and raccoons. Fall also brings scarlet red leaves in the fall for a gorgeous last show!
Cloud Nine is a smaller, compact flowering ornamental tree and only grows 12-15 feet in height with an 8-10 food spread! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 9, this deciduous tree is very easy to grow and highly resistant to pests and disease!
Planting and Application:
Cloud 9 Dogwood is perfect along the wood's edge, illuminating the understory and woodland settings with their brilliant white blooms! Use in combination with Azaleas, Viburnums, and Rhododendrons for wildlife-friendly hedges, groupings, or mixed privacy borders!
Cloud Nine is of course an amazing small, specimen lawn tree! You'll want to plant this tree in an area that you can easily admire every day. Start every day walking on Cloud Nine! Neighbors' heads will turn and your foundation plantings will gain a major curb appeal burst!
Gorgeous street trees, lining driveways and anchoring garden beds and paths, this amazing Dogwood will add value to your home's landscape with its attractive flowers that add spring color, and its great compact shape that fits into any landscape. Every passerby will stop to admire your tree!
- Showy Snow-White Flower Bracts
- Dark Green Foliage
- Stunning Scarlet Fall Color
- Glossy Red Berries - Wildlife Food & Winter Décor
- Pollinator & Bird-Friendly!
- Captivating Small Specimen Tree, Specimen, Woodland Rows & Groupings
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Grow in full sun to partial shade, Dogwood Trees like Cloud Nine prefer a rich, deep, well-drained soil and are not recommended for heavy, wet soils. Dogwoods are somewhat susceptible to drought, so be sure that sufficient water is provided during dry periods. They love having their root systems covered with a 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch to keep the root system evenly moist and cooler.
Prune Dogwood to shape when dormant, and remove water growth or suckers after flowering. Decide what you want to keep first, then remove crossed branches and branches heading into the interior of the canopy to open it up for sunlight penetration and air circulation.
- Full Sun & Partial/Afternoon Shade
- Needs Well-Drained Acidic Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Prune When Dormant
- Tolerates Deer, & Pest/Disease-Resistant
Turn your landscaping around by simply adding your very own Cloud Nine Flowering Dogwood Tree! Order before it's too late at Nature Hills Nursery!
Frequently Asked Questions
How big does a Japanese Flowering Dogwood get?
The Cloud Nine Dogwood is a varied ornamental that can grow 12-15 feet in height with an 8-10 food spread.
Do Dogwoods like sun or shade?
The Cloud Nine Japanese Dogwood tree flowers best in full sun for the most color and the most flowers and fruit, but also performs amazingly in partial shade.
Where is the best place to plant a Flowering Dogwood?
The Cloud Nine Dogwood Trees do best in very well-drained acidic soil in a sunny to partly sunny location. They prefer consistent moisture and mulched, organic beds.
Are Dogwood Trees messy?
Not at all! Dogwood trees are deciduous trees that will drop leaves and the fruit in the fall. But the leaves are easy to rake up and birds carry away the fruit.
What Shipping Options Do You Offer?
NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Dogwood Trees for sale here at NatureHills.com!
