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Cherokee Brave, which blooms in late spring or early summer, is faster growing than other pink dogwoods. In addition, it’s resistant to powdery mildew and other dogwood pests and diseases. This outstanding tree gets 20 to 30 feet tall, spreads 15 to 20 feet and is hardy in zones 5-9.
The tree prefers partial shade. Morning sun and afternoon shade is best. Plant in moist but well-drained soil. It has a vigorous growth habit that develops a well-balanced, fast growing tree at a young age. Dogwoods are usually found in the shrub border to add color or as a specimen in the lawn. It can also be grown as an “under story” tree underneath of other large trees. Dogwoods prefer a rich, deep, well-drained soil and are not recommended for heavy, wet soils. The fruits that are produced are a favorite of many birds as well as squirrels, rabbits and raccoons. The trees can also serve as butterfly nectar sources and as hosts for butterfly larvae. |
Featured
plant:
Cherokee
Brave has become America’s most popular red dogwood because
of its stunning larger than normal deep rose blooms and brilliant
fall color. 
The
reddish pink bracts of this attractive specimen have a white center.
(The bracts are not truly part of the flower; the actual flower
is the small central portion where the bracts join together.) In
the fall, red berries appear and the leaves turn deep red to burgundy.
