Cornus florida 'Sunset' - Cherokee Sunset Dogwood
Cornus florida 'Sunset' - Cherokee Sunset Dogwood - Photo courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
Cornus florida 'Sunset' - Cherokee Sunset Dogwood - Fall Colour - Photo courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.

Cherokee Sunset Dogwood

Cornus florida 'Cherokee Sunset' (Sunset)

  • AKA Benthamidia florida 'Cherokee Sunset'
  • Red bracts very showy around inconspicuous flowers
  • Leaves emerge pink-tipped, maturing to a combination of green and yellow
  • Fall foliage turns a bright mix of pink, red and purple
  • Upright clump with tiered, horizontal branches
  • Bloom Time: Spring

ZONE:
6

COLOUR:
Pink (deep)

HEIGHT:
6-7 m

SPREAD:
6-7 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


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

Additional Notes about Cherokee Sunset Dogwood:


The only variegated dogwood with red flower bracts.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Slow
ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous
Fruit
FLOWERING TIME:
Early Spring
HABIT:
Upright
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen

THESE PLANTS ARE

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