Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief' PP1710

Dogwood - Flowering

'Cherokee Chief' Flowering Dogwood has ruby red flowers and reddish new growth in April and May. Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief' has good resistance to Dogwood Anthracnose. Introduced by Hawkersmith Nursery in Tennessee.

Height

30 Feet

Spread

25 Feet

Bloom Color

Red

USDA Hardiness Zone

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Fall Color - Attractive
•	Native

Soil Conditions

•

Average

Bloom Time

•

Spring

Exposure

•	Full Shade
•	Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
•	Sun

Attracts Wildlife

•	Food Source for Wildlife

Tolerance

•	Black Walnut Tolerant

Tree Type

•	Ornamental (<30')
•	Tree

Foliage Color

•

Green

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