Name: Cornus f Cherokee Brave 1.5"
Brand: The Siebenthaler Company
SKU: Cornus f Cherokee Brave 1.5"
Price: 199.99 USD
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Cherokee Brave Red Flowering Dogwood

Showy spring flowers

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NATIVE - Bright pink bracts with white throats surround the tiny yellow flower clusters of each showy bloom. Leaves emerge burgundy red and mature to rich dark green. Strong grower is resistant to powdery mildew. Deer resistant. Attracts birds and butterflies.

Botanical Name- Cornus florida 'Comco No. 1'

Pronunciation- KOR-nus FLOR-ih-duh

Foliage- Deciduous

Mature Width- 22 ft

Mature Height- 25 ft

Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained, acidic soil, enriched with peat moss.

Current Size- 1.5"

Bloom Color- White

Bloom Time- Spring

Companion Plants-

Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds (cardinals, bluebirds)

Plant Habit- Tree

Care Rating- Moderate

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PD1 1

Yearly Care Instructions- Prune after flowering to shape and remove dead wood. Likes partial shade and regular watering, especially in drought. Fertilize in spring with an acid-loving plant mix.

Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to remove dead or diseased wood. Avoid heavy pruning to preserve natural shape and blooms.

Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate to high feeding need for younger plants. Amend clay soil with compost for better root development.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone

Possible Issues- Dogwood anthracnose, powdery mildew

We offer in store pickup or local delivery within 20 miles of either store- Delivery and Planting Guide

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