Flowering Dogwood. A conical tree or multi-stemmed shrub with slightly twisted mid-green leaves, which turn red and purple in autumn. Small green flowers are surrounded by ruby-pink bracts. Red berries in autumn. Max Height 6m. Max Spread 8m. Flowers April to May. Fruits September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Chief’
A conical tree or multi-stemmed shrub with slightly twisted mid-green leaves, which turn red and purple in autumn. Small green flowers are surrounded by ruby-pink bracts. Red berries in autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Cornus |
|---|---|
| Species | florida |
| Varietry | 'Cherokee Chief' |
| Common Name | Flowering Dogwood |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 6m |
| Family | Cornaceae |
| Spread | 8m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | September |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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