'Cherokee Chief' - A popular selection with bracts that are deep red and reddish new growth. 'Cherokee Brave' - Considered one of the best red forms, with deep pink bracts that have a white center.

white flowers comprised of 4 bracts in Mayĭwarf forms (such as 'Compacta') and fastigiate plants (such as 'Fastigiata') are known, but they are rarely available and perhaps best reserved for collectors.

flower buds can be killed or injured by cold in zone 5.

has four season appeal in flowers, fruits, fall, color, bark and branching character.

can be slow to reestablish following transplanting.not tolerant of stresses such as heat, drought, pollution, road salt.full sun promotes greatest flowering but tolerates partial shade well.prefers a cool, moist, acidic soil that contains organic matter.develops small square or rectangular blocks.some trees retain fruit into the winter.each fruit is 0.33' to 0.5' long and elongated.the diameter of the bracts combined is about 4' across.the showy part of the bloom the four white bracts.

colors early and color holds for an extended period.branches low to the ground with a short trunk.shape is rounded to somewhat flat-topped.grows to about 30' tall with an equal or greater spread.zone 5 with selection of proper genetic material.native to the eastern and central United States.

Cherokee brave dogwood tree size