Cherokee Brave Dogwood

  Cherokee Brave Dogwood (Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Brave’) is a standout flowering dogwood cultivar known for its deep rose-red bracts and excellent landscape performance. It typically matures at 20–30 feet tall with a graceful, layered canopy spreading 20–25 feet wide, making it well suited for lawns, woodland edges, and accent plantings. Cherokee Brave Dogwood has a slow to moderate growth rate, usually growing 12–18 inches per year once established. It performs best in partial shade to full sun, with some afternoon shade recommended in hotter locations to reduce stress. This dogwood prefers well-drained, organically rich, slightly acidic soil and benefits from consistent moisture, especially during dry periods. Mulching to keep roots cool and shallow cultivation are important, as dogwoods have surface roots. Cherokee Brave is noted for improved resistance to dogwood anthracnose, making it a reliable and beautiful choice for residential landscapes.