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Cornus florida 'Cherokee Brave'
Choose Cherokee Brave Dogwood if you want a red-flowering dogwood as a front-yard focal tree. The tradeoff: it is not a privacy tree, and it needs good siting, watering during establishment, and air flow.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The red spring bracts and layered branching give it strong focal value without overwhelming a yard. |
| Growth Rate | B | It grows at a steady pace, but it is not the tree to pick for fast results. |
| Maintenance | B- | It is manageable, but good watering, mulch, and air movement matter more than with tougher ornamental trees. |
| Deer Resistance | C | Young trees like this can be browsed or rubbed by deer, so protect it while it establishes where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | B | It fits many smaller landscapes if it is not crowded against walks, walls, or the house. |
| Screening Value | D | This is an ornamental flowering tree, not a plant for blocking views. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this where the tree can stand on its own visually, not squeezed into a narrow bed or expected to screen a neighbor.
| Mature Height | 22.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 22.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-9b |
| Spacing | 22.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Sun |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Growth Habit | Upright, spreading, layered |
Yes, if you have room for its spreading shape and do not need shade or privacy.
It can handle sun or part sun, but avoid hot, dry, reflected-heat spots.
It has improved resistance compared with standard dogwoods, but good siting still matters.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-22053
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I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
