Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief'

Common Name:
Dogwood – Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief'

Description:
Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief' is a striking deciduous flowering dogwood known for its deep rose-pink bracts, rich green foliage, and brilliant autumn colour. Blooming in early to mid-spring, this small ornamental tree is blanketed in rosy blooms with red undertones that surround a small central cluster of true flowers. After flowering, broad, dark green leaves provide summer shade before turning vibrant shades of red and burgundy in autumn. Its rounded, layered habit and moderate height make it a favourite for small gardens, feature planting, or woodland-style borders. Well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, 'Cherokee Chief' performs best in full sun to part shade with moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, and it benefits from protection from hot afternoon sun in more exposed sites.

Form:
Tree – Small
Tree – Medium

Mature Size:
Height: 4–6 m
Width: 4–5 m

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:
Deep Pink
Rose Pink

Key Attributes:
Spectacular Flower Display
Autumn Foliage Colour
Deciduous
Cold Hardy
Bird Attracting
Suitable for Feature Planting
Compact Size for Small Gardens

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and animals

Companion Plants:
Cornus kousa ‘Satomi’
Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’
Magnolia stellata ‘Royal Star’
Helleborus x hybridus
Hydrangea quercifolia