Cherokee Queen Dogwood

Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen'

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Overview

The Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess') is a stunning ornamental tree, notable for its profusion of large, white bracts that bloom in spring. This cultivar reaches up to 30 feet in height with a spread of 20 to 35 feet. It thrives in USDA zones 5 through 9, prefers partial shade, and well-drained acidic soil. This dogwood offers year-round interest with red fall foliage and glossy red berries.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–9Climate Temperate

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — The Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess') is a stunning ornamental tree

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — white bracts that bloom in spring

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — This cultivar reaches up to 30 feet in height with a spread of 20 to 35 feet

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — It thrives in USDA zones 5 through 9, prefers partial shade, and well-drained acidic soil

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — This dogwood offers year-round interest with red fall foliage and glossy red berries

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — The Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess,' commonly known as the Cherokee Queen Dogwood

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — is a captivating flowering deciduous tree renowned for its abundant and showy

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cornaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — The Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess') is a stunning ornamental tree

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — white bracts that bloom in spring

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — This cultivar reaches up to 30 feet in height with a spread of 20 to 35 feet

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — It thrives in USDA zones 5 through 9, prefers partial shade, and well-drained acidic soil

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — This dogwood offers year-round interest with red fall foliage and glossy red berries

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — The Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess,' commonly known as the Cherokee Queen Dogwood

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — is a captivating flowering deciduous tree renowned for its abundant and showy

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — which create a spectacular spring display

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — This cultivar matures to a height of 15-30 feet and spreads 20-25 feet in canopy width

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — acidic soil rich in organic matter

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — It boasts a tolerance for partial shade but flourishes in full sun to partial shade conditions

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — where it receives at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — the tree requires moderate watering

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — especially during dry periods.<br><br>In spring

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — the 'Cherokee Princess' enthralls with its floral display

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — following up with dark green leaves that transition to a striking red-purple in fall

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — The Dogwood's horizontal branching habit offers winter interest

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — while its red berries attract an array of birds.<br><br>When designing with this species

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — This tree is perfect for enhancing curb appeal or creating natural privacy screens

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — white bracts that bloom in spring; it boasts a tolerance for partial shade but flourishes in full

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — tree for half or shade

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — tree with red blooms

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — red flowers in the garden

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — The Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess') is a stunning ornamental tree; it

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