Cornus florida ‘Cloud Nine’ provides a magnificent mass display of large, flat, white flowers with overlapping bracts and prominent green eyes in the spring, even from an early age. It thrives particularly well in warmer climates. This strong-growing tree has an erect form and boasts yellow, scarlet, orange, and purple autumn leaves, which add to its appeal. Due to its exceptional beauty and growth pattern, it makes an excellent street tree. Cornus florida is deciduous and native to eastern North America and northern Mexico. Learn more about Cornus florida. Cornus florida ‘Cloud Nine’ was developed by Chase Nursery in Chase, Alabama, United States and was patented in 1961 (USPP2112).