Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief'
Also Known As
- Cherokee Chief Flowering Dogwood
Plant type
tree
size
- H: 20'-25'
- W: 12'-18'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief' plant details
Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief'
- Plant type: tree
- Plant family: cornaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 FT - 18 FT - wide, 20 FT - 25 FT - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in spring
- Uses: fall color
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief' plant
How to Grow Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Cornus for your garden
aka Smooth Dogwood
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 6'-10'
Width: 6'-20'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
aka Double-Flowered Florida Dogwood
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 15'-25'
Width: 15'-25'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular
Scientific Name: Cornus kousa 'Losely'
aka Cornus kousa 'Champion's Gold', Champion's Gold™ Kousa Dogwood
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 18'-20'
Width: 15'-18'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular
aka Snowy Peak Kousa Dogwood
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12'-18'
Width: 12'-15'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - occasional
aka Cornus paucinervis, Littleleaf Dogwood
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 6'-8'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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