Red Cherokee Princess Dogwood – Cornus Floridus 

Buy Red Cherokee Princess Dogwood at TN Nursery.  Cornus Floridus is a small deciduous tree found on American Landscapes. The new and distinct variety of this tree was discovered during the spring of 1980. It is most noticeable due to its vivid pink bracts especially in a warmer temperate. There is a common misnomer that the flower is actually the bright pink leaves or petals if you will. The pink leaves are in actuality called bracts (small colorful leaves that form around the base of the flower.) The flowers itself are the miniature yellow blooms in the center of the pink bracts.

Dogwoods are usually found in the shrub border to add color or as a specimen in the lawn. It can also be grown as an under story tree underneath of other large trees. They prefer a rich deep well-drained soil. These plants are not recommended for heavy wet soils. The fruits that are produced are also a favorite of many birds as well as squirrels rabbits and raccoons. They can also serve as butterfly nectar sources and as hosts for butterfly larvae. 

Trees will add that special touch to any lawn or landscape
 

This tree will add a special touch to any lawn.  It will give you splendid color during the spring and summer.
 

Trees also add beauty and color to your home and flowerbeds
 

This tree will give you beautiful color during the summer and spring.  It will also attract several varieties of birds and will also attract butterflies.

Zone - 5-8

Mature Height: 20-25 ft.

Mature Width: 20-25 ft.

Growth/Year: 1-2 ft.

Sunlight: Full to Partial Sun

Soil Conditions: Very Adaptable Drought Tolerant

Botanical Name: Cornus Floridus 
 

Note: These are large Balled and Burlapped Trees that must be shipped by the truck load. Please call for an estimate. For more information click here.