Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess'
Flowering Dogwood






Has a low-branching, broadly-pyramidal form. Glossy, light-green leaves turn a fiery blend of orange and red in autumn. White flowers in mid-spring.
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Family: Cornaceae, a family of flowering trees, shrubs, and herbs native to northern temperate regions and tropical Asia. Learn more about Cornaceae.
Genus: Cornus, cornus (Latin, noun), meaning 'dogwood', originally referring to Cornus mas. The generic name could also be derived from the Latin noun cornūs (horn, power, strength), in reference to the high strength, density, and hardness of the wood of species in this genus. Commonly known as dogwood, a genus of flowering plants that are native throughout much of temperate and boreal Eurasia and North America, with China, Japan, and the southeastern United States being particularly rich in native species. Learn more about Cornus.
Species: Cornus florida, flōrida (Latin, adjective), meaning 'blooming, flowery, florid', in reference to the beautiful and many flowers produced by this species. Learn more about Cornus florida.
Cultivar: Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess'
Common Name: Flowering Dogwood