Cornus florida 'Cherokee Brave' (Flowering Dogwood Tree)

Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Brave’ – Flowering Dogwood

‘Cherokee Brave’ is a colorful flowering dogwood with deep pink to red spring bracts surrounding a lighter center. New foliage emerges with reddish tones before maturing to deep green, providing an attractive backdrop through summer.

Bright red fruit develops in late summer into fall, providing seasonal interest and a food source for birds. As temperatures cool, the foliage turns rich shades of burgundy and red. ‘Cherokee Brave’ also offers good resistance to powdery mildew, making it a useful selection for residential landscapes and specimen plantings.

Plant Details:
Height: 15–30 feet
Spread: 25–35 feet
Light: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Time: Spring
Zones: 5–8

Features:
Deep pink to red spring flowers
Red fruit in late summer and fall
Burgundy-red fall foliage
Attracts birds
Good resistance to powdery mildew
Good for specimen plantings & woodland edges