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Cornus florida "Cherokee Chief'
Choose Cherokee Chief Dogwood if you want a classic red-blooming dogwood as a front-yard specimen or light understory tree. The tradeoff: it is not the easiest dogwood for wet soil, tight spaces, or heavy deer pressure.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The red spring bloom and layered branching give it strong focal value before most trees leaf out. |
| Growth Rate | B | It grows at a steady pace, so you get structure without constant correction. |
| Maintenance | B- | It needs sensible siting, airflow, and cleanup like most flowering dogwoods in New England. |
| 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 front-yard and understory placements, but it still needs room to spread. |
| Screening Value | D | It is grown for flowers and branching, not privacy or year-round coverage. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Cherokee Chief where the customer wants a true ornamental focal tree, not a utility tree. Give it good placement first; this is not the plant to force into a wet, cramped corner.
| Mature Height | 22.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 22.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-9b |
| Spacing | 22.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Growth Habit | Upright, spreading, layered |
It is a cultivated selection of flowering dogwood, which is native to the eastern United States.
It can take some shade, but better light and airflow usually mean better flowering and a healthier canopy.
Not much; remove dead or crossing branches and let the natural layered shape develop.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-22055
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The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
Very nice
Guys installed for me as well
Great job
Huge selection and fast delivery. All plants arrived in great condition.
Great prices and Unbelievable selection of big and small trees, shrubs, and flowering perennials! Nicest folks to work with. And local delivery is awesome! First time purchasing from this company, , and have already told friends, neighbors and family. The owner Chris is professional, knowledgeable, and yet laid back in a most friendly way. Mags in the office will help with any details. My all time BEST garden purchase EVER!
Progrowers was a great company to purchase from. Very fast delivery to my house. The tree seems to be in great condition and is so far doing really well!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
Good size but tree seemed to be root bound. Tree budding late August.
