flowering dogwood
Cornus florida 'Comco No. 1' CHEROKEE BRAVE
Overview
The flowering dogwood (Cornus florida 'Comco No. 1' CHEROKEE BRAVE) is an amazing tree. It is a very beautiful flowering tree that produces white blooms in late spring and then bright red fruits in late summer and early fall. Its foliage is a glossy green color during the summer and orange-red in the fall. The Cherokee Brave cultivar is considered to be one of the most attractive of all flowering dogwoods and is known for its especially large flowers. This tree prefers sunny locations but can tolerate some shade, making it an ideal choice for yards and gardens. Its low maintenance nature, hardiness, and resilience make it an outstanding choice for any landscape.
Care Guide
Watering
Flowering Dogwood Trees should be watered at least once a week, or every other day during hot, dry weather. During the summer months, the tree will need more frequent irrigation, preferably on a daily basis, or even twice a day when temperatures are very high. Try to avoid heavy watering; instead focus on providing consistent, deep penetration to the tree's roots. Give the tree approximately 10-15 gallons of water, per inch of trunk diameter, each time that you water. Working your way outr, from the trunk, be sure to extend the water toward the tree's outer edges. Always apply water slowly, and allow it time to be absorbed into the soil.
Light
Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida 'Comco No. 1' CHEROKEE BRAVE) should receive at least 4-5 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth. The sunlight should be spread out throughout the day, with the best times to receive direct sunlight being from early morning to mid-afternoon. However, since this plant species is known to be relatively tolerant of shadier spots, it can also tolerate some indirect sunlight.
Soil
Acidic, Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 6–6.
Pruning
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida 'Comco No. 1' CHEROKEE BRAVE) should be pruned in early spring before new growth begins or in late winter when the plant is dormant. Pruning should be minimal to preserve the shape of the plant and should only consist of removing dead or diseased branches or ones that are growing out of bounds. It is important to not prune too much at 1 time, as heavy pruning can cause stress to the plant, leading to stunted growth or death.
Propagation
Grafting Propagation, Cutting, Layering Propagation, Air Layering Propagation, Tissue Culture, Seed Propagation
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Anthracnose, Canker, sap rot, Diptera - true flies, Fungal leaf spot, Mildew, Nematodes, Root rot, Scale insects, Stem borer insects, Thrips, Deer resistant .
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