flowering dogwood 'Cherokee Chief'

How to Grow and Care for flowering dogwood 'Cherokee Chief'

flowering dogwood 'Cherokee Chief' · Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief'

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. For more advice, see flowering dogwood cultivation

Watering: Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing flowering dogwood 'Cherokee Chief'

flowering dogwood 'Cherokee Chief'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. For more advice, see flowering dogwood cultivation

How to Water flowering dogwood 'Cherokee Chief'?

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for flowering dogwood 'Cherokee Chief'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for flowering dogwood 'Cherokee Chief'?

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What Soil Is Best for flowering dogwood 'Cherokee Chief'?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for flowering dogwood 'Cherokee Chief'?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize flowering dogwood 'Cherokee Chief'?

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

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How to Prune flowering dogwood 'Cherokee Chief'?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate flowering dogwood 'Cherokee Chief'?

Propagate by semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings or grafting

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How to Transplant flowering dogwood 'Cherokee Chief'?

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How to Care for flowering dogwood 'Cherokee Chief' in Winter?

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How to Plant flowering dogwood 'Cherokee Chief'?

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. For more advice, see flowering dogwood cultivation

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How to Repot flowering dogwood 'Cherokee Chief'?

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How to Harvest flowering dogwood 'Cherokee Chief'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose and honey fungus

Pests

Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to horse chestnut scale

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The Toxicity of flowering dogwood 'Cherokee Chief'

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Attributes of flowering dogwood 'Cherokee Chief'

Plant typeShrubs
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief'
Genus
Cornus
Family
Cornaceae
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