Cherokee Chief Flowering Dogwood

Name: Cherokee Chief Flowering Dogwood
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 03040

Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief'

Pronunciation: KOR-nus FLOR-ih-duh

SKU #03040

USDA Zone

5-9

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OVERVIEW
Description	A classic beauty, offering deep, ruby-red flower bracts and four seasons of interest. New leaves emerge bronze-red in spring, maturing to green. Autumn brings fantastic burgundy-red foliage. The show continues into winter, with red fruit clinging to bare branches. This small, low-branched tree has an attractive branching habit, giving a graceful, layered effect. Deciduous.
Light	Full sun, Partial sun
Watering	Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
Blooms	Pink flowers in spring.
Mature Size	Grows to 15 to 20 ft. tall and 20 to 25 ft. wide.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Deciduous
Special Features	Attractive Bark, Fall Color, Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds
Growth Rate	Moderate
Flower Attributes	Showy Flowers

STYLE
Design Ideas	Feature as an landscape accent near the terrace or patio where the blooms can be viewed at close range. Plant in front of larger trees or shrubs with deep green foliage, allowing the spring and fall foliage colors to provide wonderful seasonal contrast. Plant in wildlife gardens, where the attractive red fruit will provide winter food for birds.
Flower Color	Pink
Foliage Color	Dark Green

CARE
Care	Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Add a 2 - 4 inch layer of mulch to keep the root zone cool and moist in the summer.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9