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Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief'

Shrubs

Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief'

Flowering dogwood

Rose-red bracts in late spring and rich autumn colour on an elegant, layered shrub.

  • Rose-red spring bracts

  • Rich red autumn colour

  • Layered, elegant habit

  • A showpiece

Please check before you visit. Our nursery is very well stocked, but what we hold changes with the seasons, so this plant may not always be in stock. Enquire before you head over and we will check availability and the sizes we have for you.

At a glance

Type

Shrub

Foliage

Deciduous

Seasons of interest

Spring flowers, autumn colour

Eventual size

Typically 3 to 5 m

Position

Sun or partial shade, sheltered

Soil

Moist, well-drained, acid to neutral

Hardiness

Fully hardy in the UK

Available

A range of sizes. Ask our team for current availability and pricing.

Why we love it

One of the richest-coloured flowering dogwoods.

It colours beautifully again in autumn.

How to use it

A specimen for sheltered gardens on acid soils.

Planting and aftercare

Plant between autumn and spring in moist, well-drained soil, mulch well and water in dry spells. Very little pruning is needed.

See it in person

Every plant at Form is hand-selected, none contains new peat, and nothing beats choosing yours by eye. Visit our Row Town showroom in Surrey, just 30 minutes from London, where our team will show you the best of what is on the nursery right now. We deliver across London, Surrey and the Home Counties, and nationwide.

Walk in any time during opening hours and you will be looked after. If you would like dedicated time with a specialist, book a Genus Bar appointment.

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The Form Plants showroom at Row Town, Surrey, among ornamental grasses

Frequently asked questions

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Can’t see what you’re looking for?

Get in touch and we’ll help you find it. Our nursery is very well stocked and we can source almost any plant through our network of trusted growers. Email info@formplants.com, or send us your whole plant list through our bespoke sourcing service.