CORNUS...
last updated 06/02/2022
This species originates from the Eastern United States and indeed many of the modern cultivars have come from the U.S.A. The Cherokee group is an example of this. In America, Cornus florida is an incredibly common species occurring naturally and disease is becoming a problem (particularly anthracnose). The Cherokee group has been bred in part for its disease resistance, which is very relevant in the States. Fortunately it is not a problem in this country. They form large shrubs or small bushy trees to approx 5m depending on the cultivar and conditions; some are quite upright, others more rounded. |
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Cornus
florida 'Cherokee Brave' This selection has deep rich pink bracts, highlighted by a pale pink centre. |
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Cornus
florida
'Cherokee Chief' One of the best pink bracted cultivars, though the exact colour will be determined by light levels. As with many of the floridas, the purplish bark is covered with a lovely white bloom in winter. |
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Cornus
florida 'Sweetwater Red' Reddish pink bracts. |
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Cornus
florida 'White
Cloud' White bracts. |
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