{"title":"Dogwood Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDogwood Trees for Your Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore Cherokee Chief Pink Dogwood, Cherokee Princess® Dogwood, and Cherokee Brave® Pink Dogwood. Compare these ornamental tree selections for your next landscape planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Variety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview individual listings for flower-display details, seasonal foliage, mature height and spread, and available nursery sizes. Allow room for the tree's mature canopy rather than judging by its size at purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlan for Your Growing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck each variety's USDA growing zones, sunlight recommendations, soil and watering needs, and care guidance before planting. Seasonal appearance and flowering depend on variety, climate, weather, and establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection focuses on dogwood trees. Red twig dogwood shrubs remain in the shrub collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cherokee-brave-pink-dogwood","title":"Cherokee Brave® Pink Dogwood Tree","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCherokee Brave® Pink Dogwood – The Boldest Pink in the Spring Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the \u003cstrong\u003eCherokee Brave® Pink Dogwood\u003c\/strong\u003e blooms in spring, it doesn’t whisper — it announces itself. Known for producing some of the deepest, richest rose-pink blooms of any dogwood variety, Cherokee Brave is the tree that stops traffic, draws neighbors over the fence, and makes your yard the one everyone remembers. And once spring fades, it keeps delivering — through lush summer shade, brilliant fall color, and bright red winter berries that feed the birds long after the leaves have dropped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes Cherokee Brave Stand Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeepest pink blooms of any dogwood\u003c\/strong\u003e – Rich rose-pink bracts with a distinctive red edge — far bolder than standard pink dogwood varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue four-season interest\u003c\/strong\u003e – Spring blooms → summer shade canopy → scarlet fall foliage → red berry clusters through winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e – Red berries are a favorite of songbirds, thrushes, and robins; branches provide nesting cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e – One of the few flowering trees that thrives under the canopy of larger trees or on the north side of a home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e – Improved resistance to dogwood anthracnose and powdery mildew compared to native species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact, layered form\u003c\/strong\u003e – Horizontal branching creates a naturally elegant, multi-tiered silhouette with no pruning required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Planting Situations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstory specimen beneath taller oaks, maples, or pines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront yard focal point or entry garden anchor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodland garden or naturalized border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaired with spring bulbs for a layered seasonal display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBird and wildlife garden plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImagine early April — your yard still waking up from winter — and suddenly the Cherokee Brave erupts in a cloud of deep rose-pink. Weeks before most trees have leafed out, it’s already the star of the neighborhood. That’s the magic of a dogwood done right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade — performs beautifully as an understory tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular watering in year one; moderate moisture needs once established. Avoid drought stress in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-draining, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5–6.5). Amend with compost at planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25 ft. tall, 15–20 ft. wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e March–May (varies by zone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch the root zone to retain moisture and keep roots cool — dogwoods have shallow roots that benefit greatly from a 3–4 inch mulch ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from 2–3 ft., 3–4 ft., or 4–5 ft. trees — all container-grown for easy planting and a strong establishment advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComparing Dogwood Varieties?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love Cherokee Brave but want to explore your options, check out the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cherokee-chief-pink-dogwood\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCherokee Chief Pink Dogwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — a classic variety with slightly lighter rose-red blooms and a similar four-season profile, perfect for side-by-side comparison before you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"3-4 ft. 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A cultivar of the beloved native Flowering Dogwood (\u003cem\u003eCornus florida\u003c\/em\u003e), it brings four full seasons of beauty to the landscape with minimal effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Gardeners Choose Cherokee Princess®\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptionally Large White Blooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad, overlapping white bracts are larger than standard dogwood varieties — a more dramatic, fuller spring display that covers the entire canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour-Season Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure white spring blooms, lush green summer foliage, brilliant red-purple fall color, and an elegant layered branching structure with attractive bark through winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright Red Summer Berries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of glossy red berries follow the blooms, providing a valuable late-summer food source for songbirds and other wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e A cultivar of the native \u003cem\u003eCornus florida\u003c\/em\u003e, naturally adapted to eastern U.S. conditions and supportive of local ecosystems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight-Sized for Most Landscapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches a graceful 15–25 ft. at maturity — ideal for smaller yards, woodland edges, or as an understory specimen beneath larger trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in well-drained soil with part shade, requires minimal pruning, and is naturally resistant to most common pests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Full sun to part shade (afternoon shade beneficial in hot climates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells; well-drained soil essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: USDA Zones 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: 15–25 ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: Early spring (March–April), before or with leaf emergence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertilizing: Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring for best performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable Sizes: 3–4 ft., 4–5 ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it where morning light catches those white bracts in April — they seem almost luminous against a blue spring sky, the whole tree glowing before the rest of the garden has fully woken up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore More Spring-Blooming Trees\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cherokee-chief-pink-dogwood\"\u003eCherokee Chief Pink Dogwood\u003c\/a\u003e — the deep rose-pink counterpart to the Princess®’s pure white — plant them together for a stunning two-tone spring display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/snow-fountains-weeping-cherry-tree\"\u003eSnow Fountains® Weeping Cherry Tree\u003c\/a\u003e — cascading pure white spring blooms on an elegant weeping form, a perfect white-on-white spring pairing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"4-5 ft. 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In early spring, before the leaves fully emerge, the branches are blanketed in these striking flowers, creating one of the most dramatic spring displays of any native tree. And the show doesn't stop there — summer brings glossy red berries, fall delivers brilliant scarlet foliage, and winter reveals an elegant layered branching structure that's beautiful even bare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Gardeners Choose Cherokee Chief\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptionally Deep Pink Blooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Richer, more saturated rose-pink color than standard pink dogwood varieties — a true standout in the spring landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour-Season Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring blooms, summer red berries, vivid scarlet fall foliage, and a graceful horizontal branching structure in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife-Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bright red summer berries are a favorite of songbirds, making this tree a living bird feeder through late summer and fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e A cultivar of the native Flowering Dogwood (\u003cem\u003eCornus florida\u003c\/em\u003e), naturally adapted to eastern U.S. conditions and supportive of local ecosystems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight-Sized for Most Landscapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches a graceful 15–20 ft. at maturity — ideal for smaller yards, woodland edges, or as an understory specimen beneath larger trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to a range of well-drained soils, requires minimal pruning, and thrives with part shade protection in hotter climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Full sun to part shade (afternoon shade beneficial in hot climates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Regular watering; keep soil consistently moist but well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: USDA Zones 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: 15–20 ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: Early spring (March–April), before or with leaf emergence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable Sizes: 3–4 ft. 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