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Cherokee Chief Dogwood

Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Chief'

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Overview

The Cherokee Chief Dogwood (Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief') is a prized ornamental, renowned for its striking ruby-red spring blooms. Growing to a mature height of 20-30 feet with a spread up to 20 feet, this deciduous tree exhibits a rounded canopy and lustrous green leaves that transition to vibrant red-purple in fall. Suited for USDA zones 5-9, it prefers partial shade and well-drained acidic soils, ideal for creating focal points in landscape designs.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–9Climate Temperate
Cherokee Chief Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Chief') — The Cherokee Chief Dogwood (Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief') is a prized ornamental
Cherokee Chief Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Chief') — renowned for its striking ruby-red spring bloomsCherokee Chief Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Chief') — Growing to a mature height of 20-30 feet with a spread up to 20 feetCherokee Chief Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Chief') — Suited for USDA zones 5-9Cherokee Chief Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Chief') — it prefers partial shade and well-drained acidic soilsCherokee Chief Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Chief') — ideal for creating focal points in landscape designsCherokee Chief Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Chief') — making it an exceptional choice for residential and commercial landscapes+2

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature height
15–25 Ft.
Mature width
25–35 Ft.

Classification

Family
Cornaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Cherokee Chief Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Chief') — The Cherokee Chief Dogwood (Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief') is a prized ornamental
Cherokee Chief Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Chief') — renowned for its striking ruby-red spring blooms
Cherokee Chief Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Chief') — Growing to a mature height of 20-30 feet with a spread up to 20 feet
Cherokee Chief Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Chief') — Suited for USDA zones 5-9
Cherokee Chief Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Chief') — it prefers partial shade and well-drained acidic soils
Cherokee Chief Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Chief') — ideal for creating focal points in landscape designs
Cherokee Chief Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Chief') — making it an exceptional choice for residential and commercial landscapes
Cherokee Chief Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Chief') — providing a striking yet manageable silhouette.<br><br>In the spring
Cherokee Chief Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Chief') — These bracts persist for several weeks, ensuring a dramatic visual impact in any garden setting

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