The new green leaves of Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Sunset’ are variegated with cream-yellow and pink margins, adding to its visual interest. During the summer, the leaves are broadly-margined with yellow. In the spring, large, pink-red, flat flowers appear alongside the new leaves. During autumn, the leaves turn a beautiful blend of red and purple. Cornus florida is deciduous and native to eastern North America and northern Mexico. Learn more about Cornus florida. Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Sunset’ was discovered by Hubert A. Nicholson as a branch sport growing on a Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Chief’ in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States (USPP6305P).