Flowering Dogwood Cherokee Brave, Cherokee Brave Flowering Dogwood, Cornus florida 'Comco No. 1'
Cherokee Brave Flowering Dogwood features showy clusters of crimson flowers with white centers held atop the branches in mid spring. It has forest green deciduous foliage which emerges burgundy in spring. The pointy leaves turn an outstanding brick red in the fall. It produces red berries from early to late fall. The warty gray bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.
| Plant Type | Native, Shrubs, Trees |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 15' - 25' (ft), 25' - 35' (ft) |
| Spread | 25' - 35' (ft) |
| Spacing | 35' (ft) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fruit & Berries, Showy |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Specimen |
Image © Arbor Day Foundation
Image © Arbor Day Foundation
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Cornus florida Cherokee Brave (Flowering Dogwood)
Flowering Dogwood Cherokee Brave, Cherokee Brave Flowering Dogwood, Cornus florida 'Comco No. 1'
Cherokee Brave Flowering Dogwood features showy clusters of crimson flowers with white centers held atop the branches in mid spring. It has forest green deciduous foliage which emerges burgundy in spring. The pointy leaves turn an outstanding brick red in the fall. It produces red berries from early to late fall. The warty gray bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape. |
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