Cornus florida 'Cherokee Brave'
Native Dogwood
This dogwood has a pink-red flower with a white center and is considered one of the best pinks. It is a strong grower with good resistance to powdery mildew. The new leaves are bronze-red-green.
The flowers produce pollen and nectar and the berries are favored by wintering birds.
- Deciduous, small tree
- Red flowers with a white center
- Rounded, vigorous habit
- Category: Tree, Native
- Hardiness Zone: 5-9
- Height: 15-25 ft
- Spread: 15-20 ft
- Bloom Color: Red
- Foliage Color: Green
Landscape Characteristics
| • | Flowers |
Foliage
| • | Deciduous |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
Growth Rate
| • | Moderate |
Soil Moisture
| • | Well-Drained |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Focal Point |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Native |
| • | Naturalizing |
| • | Specimen |
| • | Spring Bloomer |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cornus florida 'Cherokee Brave'
Prefers acidic, well-drained soil with organic matter. Does not like dry, hot soil so mulch to retain moisture and cool roots. Partial shade is best.