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Cherokee Brave Dogwood Tree
Cherokee Brave Dogwood Tree
$234.00
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Quantity
12 in stock
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.
Buy This If
- You want red spring bracts.
- You can give it breathing room.
- You want a small ornamental tree.
Skip This If
- You need evergreen screening.
- Your soil stays wet.
- Deer browse heavily nearby.
PGNE Report Card
| 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. |
Our Experience
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.
Plant Facts
| 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 |
Customers Usually Ask
Is it a good front-yard tree?
Yes, if you have room for its spreading shape and do not need shade or privacy.
Does it need full sun?
It can handle sun or part sun, but avoid hot, dry, reflected-heat spots.
Is it disease resistant?
It has improved resistance compared with standard dogwoods, but good siting still matters.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
We grow and source ornamental trees selected specifically for New England performance — not just appearance, but reliability, structure, and long-term success in local conditions.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-22053
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