Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Chief’

Flowering Dogwood

SKU: CORFLOCHECHI
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Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Chief’ showcases large, flat, pink, four-petalled flowers on its bare branches in the spring. The new growth in spring is a striking bronze-red color. Throughout summer, Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Chief’ has deep-green, glossy leaves. During autumn, the leaves turn yellow, scarlet, and wine-colored, creating a stunning display of colors. Due to its exceptional beauty, Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Chief’ is an excellent choice for a street tree. Cornus florida is deciduous and native to eastern North America and northern Mexico. Learn more about Cornus florida. Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Chief’ was discovered as a chance seedling by Isaac J. Hawkersmith growing at his nursery, Ike Hawkersmith Nursery, near Sweetwater, Tennessee, United States in the early 1950s. In 1958, Isaac was granted a patent (USPP1710P) for Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Chief’.

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Synonyms: Cornus florida f. rubra 'Cherokee Chief'

Deciduous


Height: 4.0m

Width: 3.0m
Estimated 10 year height and width

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      • orange
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      • green
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      • purple
      • red
      • yellow
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      • pink
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