![]() The showy red berries are a food source for birds, and invite them to perch in the Cherokee Brave’s branches. They fill the countryside with color while other plants are dull and brown during the winter. Once the leaves drop they make way for vibrant red berries that pop against the Cherokee Brave Dogwood’s stunning grey trunk. In the fall the leaves turn a shade of maroon for a dazzling display of colorful fall foliage. When Cherokee Brave Dogwood leaves first emerge they have a red tint before maturing to lush, green leaves that fill in to create an attractive canopy that shades the area beneath it. When their bright red blossoms emerge they signal that warmer temperatures and vibrant spring colors are on their way. The flowers glow in the landscape and will cause your garden to be the most beautiful one in the neighborhood.Ĭherokee Brave Dogwoods bloom very early in the spring to fill the countryside with warm color that lets us know that winter has passed. Your friends and neighbors will love gazing at the Cherokee Brave Dogwood’s large four petal blossoms that have a unique red hue that fades into a white center. Nothing stops Cherokee Brave Dogwoods from providing color all year. With all dogwoods, heavy shade can result in few blossoms and slower growth.By being cold hardy to zone 5 Cherokee Brave Dogwoods stand up to ice, snow, and freezing temperatures where other dogwood varieties perish. #Cherokee brave dogwood fall foliage leaves fullSome varieties, such as ‘Venus’ and ‘Starlight,’ have been hybridized to succeed in full sun. Try to plant dogwoods where they won’t be exposed to the sizzling afternoon sun or near larger trees which can provide some protection. Not only are they beautiful, but dogwoods are easy-care landscape trees. It can be used as a privacy screen with its dense branching habit or as a specimen with its showy blooms. ‘Starlight’ is loaded with oversize white blooms. The white blooms are beautifully formed and long lasting. Two newer introductions of the Rutgers Hybrid Dogwoods are ‘Venus’ and Starlight.’ With bracts that can exceed six inches in diameter, ‘Venus’ has the largest blooms of any dogwood. Each features a slightly different flower form, which opens just after the native dogwoods. ‘Aurora,’ ‘Celestial,’ ‘Constellation’ and ‘Stellar Pink’ are the most popular varieties of this series. #Cherokee brave dogwood fall foliage leaves seriesOther Varietiesĭuring the 1970’s, Rutgers University bred Cornus florida, our native species, with Cornus kousa, an Asian species, resulting in the successful introduction of several vigorous, insect-and disease-resistant hybrid varieties, known as the “Stellar” series of dogwoods. The flowers, fruit and fall color of Pagodas are more subtle than the flowering dogwood, but the overall effect is very elegant and works especially well in naturalized settings. In the fall, the leaves reveal a reddish, purple color. The flowers turn into a sumptuous feast of fruit that birds devour. ![]() Pagoda dogwoods bloom in late May, with clusters of small, fragrant, white flowers positioned along distinctly horizontal branches. But the leaves of Pagoda occur in an alternate pattern where each leaf is askew of the other. The leaves of most dogwoods occur in pairs, with one leaf positioned opposite the other. This native dogwood deserves greater attention as a landscape tree. ‘Kousa,’ an Asian species, is more tolerant of hot, sunny locations than our native species, and is resistant to dogwood borers and dogwood anthracnose disease. As the tree matures, the bark begins to exfoliate and becomes quite attractive. ![]() ‘Kousa’Īnother dogwood in high demand, ‘Kousa’ produces white or light pink blossoms in the spring, a red berry that wildlife finds hard to resist and a rich, red fall color. There are even dogwoods in the Cherokee series with variegated leaves. ‘Cherokee Brave’ and ‘Cherokee Chief’ each boast luxurious, pink flowers. ‘Cherokee Princess’ features large, white blossoms and four-season interest. Three of our most popular varieties belong to the Cherokee series. ![]() Here are some varieties to consider: Cherokee Series Each species offers its own special beauty in the garden. It’s no wonder the dogwood has been adopted as the state tree in Virginia or that numerous cultivars have been developed by the nursery industry!Īt Merrifield Garden Center, we carry more than 25 different types of dogwoods, including trees and shrubs. Fall brings bright, red fruit and showy, red leaves. The spreading, horizontal branching pattern helps to soften the sharp edges of homes and buildings. After the beautiful blossoms fade, this small- to medium-sized tree continues to be an asset in the landscape. ![]() Nothing says spring quite like a flowering dogwood! Native to the eastern United States, our flowering dogwood is beloved for its large, white or pink bracts (large, petal-like forms) that blanket the tree in a cloud of glorious color just before the leaves emerge. ![]()
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