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Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief'

Family Cornaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 4.5 - 9 m (15 - 30 ft)
Spread 4 - 9 m (12 - 30 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description This splendid flowering tree transforms your yard when it is in bloom. The tree Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief' (flowering dogwood) bears showy and faded magenta blossoms during mid-spring. The showy matte foliage is dark green in colour and medium in texture. Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief' (flowering dogwood) yields showy fruit. This plant has showy and scaly bark. A specimen plant, Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief' (flowering dogwood) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics This tree attracts birds to your garden. In the fall, Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief' offers a beautiful display of autumn colour.