Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Brave’
Flowering Dogwood - Cherokee Brave™
NATIVAR – An improved selection of the native Flowering Dogwood. Noted for its excellent deep pink to red bracts (flowers) in early spring before foliage emerges. New growth emerges green with a slight red tinge and matures to fully dark green by summer before changing to red in fall coupled with red berries. Grows 18′ high and wide.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 6 |
Origin
Parentage unknown. Chance seedling discovered by Commercial Nursery Co Inc. of Tennessee before 1995.
Synonymous
Cornus florida 'Comco No. 1'
Special Notes
Exposure: Part Sun or all day indirect/filtered light. Protected from the hot mid-day sun.
Soil: Well workable, moist but well draining slightly acidic soil. Dislikes heavy clay soils.
Maintenance: Selective pruning as needed, can be done in the spring right after the flowers finish. Do not trim summer or afterwards as, you will be removing next springs flower buds.
Patented: PP#10166
