Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief'
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The Red Flowering Dogwood tree, Cornus florida, 'Cherokee Chief', exhibits a moderate growth rate. The new growth is red. Red Flowering Dogwood trees have moderate resistance to mildew. The blooms are a beautiful deep lasting ruby red. Fall color is a bright scarlet. Dogwoods have a variety of landscape uses. With the year-round interest, dogwoods are excellent for specimen or accent plantings around the terrace or patio.
This deciduous trees is often used with a combination of rhododendrons, azaleas and dogwoods planted in a raised bed which creates an interesting natural landscape feature. Dogwoods make excellent understory trees in a semi-shaded area and are also now being used in conjunction with typical foundation plantings and groundcovers in large beds around a building.
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Mature Height |
15 - 30 feet |
Mature Spread |
15 - 20 feet |
Soil Type |
Widely Adaptable |
Foliage |
Green |
Mature Form |
Round |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Sun Exposure |
Full Sun - Full Shade |
Flower Color |
Red |
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