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Cornus florida 'Comco No.1' - Cherokee Brave Dogwood - Photo courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.

Cherokee Brave Dogwood

Cornus florida 'Cherokee Brave' (Comco No.1)

  • AKA Benthamidia florida 'Comco No 1'
  • Masses of fragrant deep pink flowers with white centres appear before the leaves
  • Glossy oval red fruits, held in clusters, are attractive to birds
  • Drooping glossy green leaves are mildew resistant
  • Fall colour scarlet to red, almost pink
  • Upright clump with tiered, horizontal branches
  • Bloom Time: Spring

ZONE:
6

COLOUR:
Red, Pink (deep)

HEIGHT:
7-8 m

SPREAD:
7-8 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Can be grown as a specimen tree or shrub. Plant in medium moisture and a well-drained soil, however, will tolerate a wide range of soils. Thrives in some shade and in full sun if roots are shaded. 

Additional Notes about Cherokee Brave Dogwood:

The showy flowers seen on Cornus florida cultivars are actually bracts surrounding the smaller inconspicuous flower in the centre.

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Birds
Attracts Birds
SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained
GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Deciduous
Fruit
Fall Color
FLOWERING TIME:
Early Spring
HABIT:
Vase-shape
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen