CORNUS florida 'Cherokee Chief'
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CORNUS florida 'Cherokee Chief'
Commonly known as American boxwood, Flowering dogwood
FLOWERING DOGWOODS
(syn. 'Royal Red') - foliage scarlet-red in spring and autumn, bronzy green in summer. Bracts deep ruby pink.
Large
£75.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Anthracnose -
Place of origin
Eastern North America. -
DeciduousBroadly oval to ovate, sometimes slightly twisted, leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Ruby pink -
Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
8m (26ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small tree. Produces flower heads to 1.5cm (½in) across surrounded by 4 bracts 4-5cm (1½-2in) long. Inedible red berries are produced in loose clusters in autumn
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilHumus-rich.
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold winds. -
Partial shade
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Broadly conical
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Mature Size6m (20ft)
8m (26ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cornus (Flowering) - Growing Guide
Cornus Coloured Stemmed Dogswoods - Growing Guide
