{"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.","offer_id":51924483834136,"sku":"FLT-DOG-BRA-34-3G","price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4-5 ft.","offer_id":51924483866904,"sku":"FLT-DOG-BRA-45-5G","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-4 ft","offer_id":51924483899672,"sku":"FLT-DOG-BRA-34-5G","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-3 ft. 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