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Trees & woodland lore · Western North Carolina field companion

Cherokee Brave Flowering dogwood

Cornus florida

Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Cornus florida. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Cornus florida. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.◐ Part sun or part shadeJim Janke ↗ · CC BY 4.0
Photo contextSpecies reference; nursery selection unconfirmed.

Native dogwood; cool roots and well-drained soil.

Sun Exposure
Part shade to sun
MATURE HEIGHT (FT)
15–25
MATURE WIDTH (FT)
20–30
BLOOM SEASON
spring
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Native dogwood; cool roots and well-drained soil.

Sun Exposure

Part shade to sun

MATURE HEIGHT (FT)

15–25

MATURE WIDTH (FT)

20–30

BLOOM SEASON

spring

BLOOM COLOR

Deep rose bracts

At Lynn’s Nursery · Cherokee Brave

Cornus florida Summer/Fall 2026 catalog. Confirm current availability with the nursery. Mature height × width: 15–25 ft × 20–30 ft. Light: Part shade to sun. Habit: Layered, spreading small tree. Flowers & season: Deep rose bracts; spring. Native dogwood; cool roots and well-drained soil.

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Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Cornus florida. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Cornus florida. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.◐ Part sun or part shadeJim Janke ↗ · CC BY 4.0
Photo contextSpecies reference; nursery selection unconfirmed.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Species reference; does not confirm the named variety. Photograph subject: Leaves - Fall- Warren Co., NC
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Species reference; does not confirm the named variety. Photograph subject: Leaves - Fall- Warren Co., NC◐ Part sun or part shadeCathy DeWitt ↗ · CC BY 4.0
Photo contextSpecies reference; nursery selection unconfirmed.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Species reference; does not confirm the named variety. Photograph subject: Cornus florida
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Species reference; does not confirm the named variety. Photograph subject: Cornus florida◐ Part sun or part shadeRandy Harter ↗ · CC BY 4.0
Photo contextSpecies reference; nursery selection unconfirmed.

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