Cherokee Brave™ ('Comco No. 1') Flowering Dogwood blooms in mid to late spring, producing dark pink bracts with white centers.  The leaves emerge in shades of burgundy in early spring and mature to green in summer.  The fall color is attractive shades of maroon and red, accented by the bright red fall fruit, much prized by wildlife.  Cornus florida Cherokee Brave™ shows good resistance to mildew, which is one of the reasons why Commercial Nurseries of Tennessee selected it.  Cornus florida fruit is an important food source for migrating birds.

• Category: Woody Ornamentals
• Alternate Cultivar: 'Comco No. 1'
• Patent: PP10166
• Hardiness Zone: 5
• Height: 20 Feet
• Spread: 20 Feet
• Bloom Color: Pink