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Cornus florida 'Sunset' (Cherokee Sunset)

Family Cornaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 6 - 7.5 m (20 - 25 ft)
Spread 6 - 7.5 m (20 - 25 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The tree Cornus florida 'Sunset' (Cherokee Sunset) (flowering dogwood) bears showy and bright red blooms during mid-spring. The showy matte foliage is variegated, medium green and light pink in colour and medium in texture. Cornus florida 'Sunset' (Cherokee Sunset) (flowering dogwood) bears showy fruit. This plant has showy and scaly bark. A specimen plant, Cornus florida 'Sunset' (Cherokee Sunset) (flowering dogwood) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Cornus florida 'Sunset' (Cherokee Sunset) .