Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. It is quite intolerant of urban pollution, therefore inner city or urban streetside plantings are best avoided, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich, acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, but will die in standing water. You may want to keep it away from hot, dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight, such as against the south side of a white wall. This tree does best in full sun to partial shade.

It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines.

Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration Ĭherokee Brave Flowering Dogwood is recommended for the following landscape applications Ĭherokee Brave Flowering Dogwood will grow to be about 30 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 35 feet. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard.

This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. The warty gray bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.Ĭherokee Brave Flowering Dogwood is a multi-stemmed deciduous tree with a stunning habit of growth which features almost oriental horizontally-tiered branches. It produces red berries from early to late fall. The pointy leaves turn an outstanding brick red in the fall. It has forest green deciduous foliage which emerges burgundy in spring. A highly desirable ornamental tree which is absolutely blanketed in rich red flowers that fade to white in the centers in spring, attractive tiered habit as well an extremely fussy tree that requires rich, well-drained acidic soil and adequate moistureĬherokee Brave Flowering Dogwood features showy clusters of crimson flowers with white centers held atop the branches in mid spring.

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