Dogwood (Cornus florida) named `Am-erika Touch-O-Pink`

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of dogwood, Cornus florida, is provided which forms extremely large and distinctive blooms wherein the petals are pink on the outside fading to almost white in the center. The plant produces larger than normal leaves and exhibits superior growth rate and a hardy resistance to disease.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of Dogwood tree, Cornus florida, named `Am-erika Touch-O-Pink`, characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) forms extremely large and distinctive blooms wherein the petals are pink along the outer edge fading to almost white in the center;   (b) larger than normal leaves; and   (c) superior growth rate and a hardy resistance to disease; substantially as herein shown and described.