Cornus florida Cherokee Brave™ PP10166

Dogwood - Flowering

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.

Height

20 Feet

Spread

20 Feet

Bloom Color

Pink

USDA Hardiness Zone

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Fall Color - Attractive
•	Native

Soil Conditions

•	Average
•	Moist

Bloom Time

•

Spring

Exposure

•	Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
•	Sun

Attracts Wildlife

•	Food Source for Wildlife

Tolerance

•	Black Walnut Tolerant
•	Clay Soil Tolerant

Tree Type

•	Ornamental (<30')
•	Street

Foliage Color

•

Green

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