Cornus florida 'Cherokee Sunset'
Flowering Dogwood





New, green leaves are variegated with cream-yellow and pink margins. Summer leaves are broadly-margined with yellow. Large, pink-red, flat flowers appear with spring leaves. Autumn leaves of red and purple.
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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 Sunset'
Synonyms: Cornus florida 'Sunset'
Common Name: Flowering Dogwood