Cherokee Chief Dogwood
The Cherokee Chief Red Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida Cherokee) is one of the first surefire signs that spring has officially sprung. With early spring blooms that boast a rosy-red coloring and white centers, your Dogwood tree will make a splash in the garden this planting season.
In addition to the specimen trees’ stunning spring blooms, the Cherokee Chief also has beautiful foliage that changes color with the seasons. The leaves of the Cherokee Chief Dogwood emerge bright green in spring and make a stunning contrast with the plant’s ruby-red blooms. As temperatures drop, the Cherokee’s leaves turn an outstanding brick red color in the fall. It produces red berries in early fall.
Handling large amounts of snow and ice, the Cherokee Chief Dogwood Trees make a standout addition to a winter landscape. The deciduous trees are extremely cold hardy and can handle the frigid winter elements better than most flowering trees. The stunning ornamental trees also produce bright red berries in the winter.
The ideal conditions for the Chief Dogwoods include full sun to partial shade and moderate watering. These flowering Dogwood cultivars also enjoy a moderate watering schedule; however, they are fairly drought resistant. The trees also grow best in nutrient-rich, well-drained soils.
This small, low-branched tree has an attractive branching habit, giving a graceful, layered effect that looks beautiful in any landscape. Popular for use in mass plantings and yard focal points, the Cherokee Chief is a phenomenal planting option for a wide variety of garden and landscape projects.
