Cherokee Sunset

Cornus florida

This attractive small shrub-like tree is grown mainly for its multi-coloured leaves. The leaves emerge in spring tinged with pink, before taking on a variegated appearance with creamy yellow base and green centres. In autumn the leaves turn to a purple-red.

The pale pinkn flower bracts appear in late spring.

Sunset will reach a mature height of 3m-4m, and similar spread. It readily becomes multi-stemmed.

Cherokee Sunset flowering dogwood trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

Sorry we have not produced any trees of this variety this season.

How to grow

Sunset is easy to grow as long as you can provide rich fertile soil which is either neutral or slightly acidic. Dogwoods do not like shallow or chalk soils.

Cherokee Sunset characteristics

Gardening skillBeginner
Attractive featuresAttractive flowersAttractive foliageAutumn foliage colourScented flowers
Growth habitSpreading / Flat-topped
Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
SunlightTolerates shadePrefers full sun
PruningDo not prune
Growth rateAverage
Site conditionsFree-draining site
WildlifeAttractive to birds
Flower colourPink - light
Flowering monthMay
Leaf colourWhite-green variegated
Leaf colour - autumnBronze / Purple
Country of originUnited States
Annual cycleDeciduous

This variety description was produced by Orange Pippin staff from first-hand research. Last checked: 2023.

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