Cherokee Chief Dogwood is a native flowering deciduous tree with low branching. Its dark green foliage emerges bronze-red and turns red burgundy in fall. Abundant showy ruby flowers bloom in early spring, typically before the leaves emerge. Grows best with part shade and well-drained soil.
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Type:
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Tree
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Origins:
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S. and E. North America; GA Native
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Height:
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15' - 20'
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Spread:
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20’ - 25'
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Spacing:
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20'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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4 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Red
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Prone to leaf scorching or spots in full sun. Stressed Dogwoods are susceptible to leaf spot, crown canker, root rot, powdery mildew, blight, and anthracnose. Anthracnose can be a serious problem. Mulching will help keep roots cool in summer.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Ponds or streams, Foundational Plantings.
COMPANION PLANTS: Itea, Eastern Redbud, Clethra
IMAGES: James St. John, Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief' (flowering dogwood) 1, CC BY 2.0, (2) James St. John, Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief' (flowering dogwood) 3, CC BY 2.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Cornus florida Cherokee Chief 7zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Z thomas, Cornus Florida Cherokee chief Dresden 2020-04-28 2, CC BY-SA 4.0, (5) Z thomas, Cornus Florida Cherokee chief Dresden 2020-04-28, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
