Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief' - 200-250 CM C110

Description
The Flowering dogwood 'Cherokee Chief' (Cornus florida) is a spreading, broad, slender large shrub or bush with decorative, oval fruits. It produces purple-red flowers from May to June. The Flowering dogwood 'Cherokee Chief' also has lanceolate, medium-green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3.5 metres and grows to around 6 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * Attractive red autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Flowering dogwood 'Cherokee Chief's are medium green, lanceolate, wavy. They are about 7 - 15 cm in size. Flowering dogwood 'Cherokee Chief' turns bright red in autumn.

Bark
Fielded bark.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Flowering dogwood 'Cherokee Chief' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Flowering dogwood 'Cherokee Chief' is a spreading, broad and slender large shrub or bush. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 3.5 m and is approx. 3 - 6 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 40 - 60 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Mulching: In the period from February to March.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The purple-red flowers appear from May to June. These grow to about 8 - 10 cm in size.

Fruit
The oval fruits of Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief' are particularly decorative.

Use
Ornamental shrub

Root
Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.