Ground shipping is currently paused. Local deliveries throughout Long Island will continue as usual. Pre-orders for fall are now open. Non-local orders will begin shipping again in early September. Click here to learn more.
Ground shipping is currently paused. Local deliveries throughout Long Island will continue as usual. Pre-orders for fall are now open. Non-local orders will begin shipping again in early September. Click here to learn more.
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| Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Height Range (ft.) | 15 to 30 |
| Spread (ft.) | 15 to 25 |
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| Bloom Description | Deep pink to reddish bracts with white centers, Showy |
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Cherokee Brave Dogwood is a native cultivar with deep pink spring blooms, compact form, and strong wildlife value, ideal for woodland and native gardens.
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Ground shipping is paused due to summer heat. Only local delivery (Long Island & Queens) is available. Orders placed during the pause will begin processing September 1, and ground shipping will resume September 15.
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| Type | |
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| Native? | |
| Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Height Range (ft.) | 15 to 30 |
| Spread (ft.) | 15 to 25 |
| Bloom Time | |
| Bloom Description | Deep pink to reddish bracts with white centers, Showy |
| Sun | |
| Water | |
| Maintenance | |
| Suggested Use | |
| Tolerate | |
| Growth Rate | |
| Attracts |
Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Brave’, commonly known as Cherokee Brave Dogwood, is a native cultivar of Flowering Dogwood valued for its rich spring color, compact form, and dependable landscape performance. This small deciduous tree typically grows 15 to 20 feet tall with a similar spread and develops the graceful, horizontal branching habit characteristic of dogwoods, making it well suited for woodland edges and residential landscapes.
In early to mid-spring, deep pink to red flower bracts with pale centers emerge before the foliage, creating a bold and memorable display. Green leaves follow and form a light summer canopy, while fall brings reddish-purple foliage and clusters of bright red berries that add seasonal interest and attract birds. Its refined size and strong structure allow it to serve as both a focal point and a supporting understory tree.
Cherokee Brave Dogwood grows best in part shade and prefers rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soils. It benefits from protection from harsh afternoon sun and dry conditions, especially when young. With proper siting, it provides long-lasting beauty and ecological value with minimal maintenance.
Bold spring color: Deep pink to red bracts create standout early-season interest
Compact native form: Ideal understory scale with graceful branching
Multi-season appeal: Spring blooms, fall color, and bird-attracting berries
Sun exposure: Part shade; tolerates full sun with adequate moisture
Soil needs: Prefers rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soils
Maintenance: Low—prune in winter if needed to maintain shape
Woodland edges: Natural fit beneath taller canopy trees
Native borders: Adds structure and color to pollinator-focused landscapes
Specimen planting: Serves as a striking focal tree in spring and fall
Native cultivar tree: Derived from a North American species
Pollinator support: Early-season floral resources
Bird habitat: Berries provide food for songbirds
Plant appearance may vary by season and growing conditions. All plants ship healthy with established root systems.
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Yes. Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Brave’ is a cultivar of the native flowering dogwood, Cornus florida, which is native to the eastern United States. As a hybrid selection of a native species, it retains many ecological benefits, including value to pollinators and wildlife.
Cherokee Brave Dogwood is known for its deep reddish-pink bracts with white centers, which are slightly darker than the more common pink or white dogwoods. It also has good resistance to powdery mildew, which makes it a popular landscape choice. Fall foliage is a rich burgundy-red, and it produces red berries that attract birds.
Cherokee Brave Dogwood typically reaches a mature height of 15–25 feet and spreads 20–25 feet wide. It forms a rounded, horizontal branching shape that works well as a specimen tree or understory planting in partial shade.
Cherokee Brave Dogwood grows best in partial shade to full sun, though it benefits from afternoon shade in hotter climates. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and needs consistent moisture, especially while becoming established. This cultivar is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9 and thrives in woodland borders or mixed native gardens.
While not deer-proof, it is moderately deer-resistant once established. Its early spring blooms support native pollinators like bees and butterflies, and the berries in late summer to fall are a valuable food source for birds and other wildlife.
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