Product Details
- Form: Upright bush eventually forming a spreading large shrub or tree.
- Height: 1.25-1.5m
- Width: 50-75cm
- Production: Container grown and suitable for all year round planting
- Pot Size: 7.5ltr
- Position: Sun to partial shade, ideal as a stand alone specimen.
- Soil: Any fertile, well drained soil, roots are shallow and mulching will help keep roots moist.
- Interest: Pink flowers and good autumn foliage colour.
- Rate of Growth: 20-40cm per year
- Flowers: Large pink flowers in May
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Cornus florida Cherokee Chief also known as the Eastern or Flowering dogwood can grow to 5 metres, however it is slow growing and may be pruned to keep it under control for the smaller garden. The pink flowers, which are up to 10cm in diameter, are borne in profusion in May/ June. The bright green leaves give way to autumn leaf colours are in reds and violets. Not widely grown although it is not troublesome.