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Cornus florida 'Cherokee Sunset'
Choose Cherokee Sunset Dogwood if you want a small ornamental tree with pink spring flowers and variegated foliage. The tradeoff: it belongs in a protected, well-drained spot, not a hot, exposed yard edge.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The variegated leaves and pink spring flowers give it strong presence without needing a large footprint. |
| Growth Rate | B | It grows at a moderate pace, so it is not instant shade but also will not overwhelm a bed quickly. |
| Maintenance | B- | It needs good siting, mulch, and sensible watering, especially while establishing. |
| 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 residential beds, but its spreading shape still needs room to develop naturally. |
| Screening Value | D | It is an ornamental focal tree, not a dense privacy plant. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Cherokee Sunset as a specimen near an entry, patio, or front bed where it gets protection and can be viewed up close.
| Mature Height | 20 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 20 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-9b |
| Spacing | 17.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Growth Habit | Upright, spreading, layered |
Both, but the foliage is the reason to choose this one over a standard dogwood.
We would avoid hot, windy, exposed sites because the foliage looks best with some protection.
No, use it as a focal tree and choose something denser for screening.
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SKU:PGNE-22057
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