Dogwood, Cherokee Chief (Red)

The Cherokee Chief Dogwood is a hybrid of the American Dogwood and the Chinese Kousa Dogwood. It is a popular choice for home landscapes due to its beautiful spring blooms, attractive fall foliage, and low-maintenance care. It has a rounded crown and a dense branching habit. The leaves are dark green in color and turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and purple in the fall. The Cherokee Chief Dogwood produces clusters of red, four-petaled flowers in late spring. The Cherokee Chief Dogwood is a low-maintenance tree that is tolerant of a variety of soil conditions. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Native Range: Eastern United States and China
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture: Moist, well-drained soil
Mature Height: 20-30 feet
Mature Width: 15-25 feet
Bloom Time: Late spring
Bloom Color: Red

Tree Pollination:
The Cherokee Chief dogwood is self-fertile, meaning that it can produce fruit without the need for cross-pollination. This makes it a good choice for planting in areas where there are no other dogwood trees nearby.