Cherokee Princess Dogwood Tree
Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess'
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| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
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Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Flowering, Fall Color/Interest, Native, Ornamental Berries/Fruit, Attracts pollinators, and Non-invasive
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Height
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Width
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Growing Zones
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Sunlight
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Growth RateModerate
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Flower Color
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Leaf Color
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Fall Color
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NativeYes
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones 4-9
Make way, for you are now in the presence of royalty. The Cherokee Princess Dogwood (Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess') will effortlessly take your breath away with its immaculate features!
This shrubby tree form will be well-deservingly known as the crown jewel of your landscaping. You won't be the only one raving about the Cherokee Princess Dogwood, you will be impressed by the crowd of butterflies that this shrub attracts.
In the spring, Cherokee Princess Dogwood will sparkle like the jewel on a crown from its pure, white flower clusters before the bronzy foliage emerges soon after. Then this bronzed new growth ages to green and densely fills out the entire tree!
Then as nights turn colder in the autumn, the foliage turns into a reddish-purple coloration that will make your jaw drop! Don't forget the clusters of 3-4 oval red fruits are ½ inch each! Songbirds will flit between the graceful branching plucking these juicy gems from the tree!
Wonderfully cold-hardy throughout USDA growing zones 4 to 9, Cherokee Princess boasts a large rounded canopy that becomes full of four-pointed stars all spring! Once the fall foliage of this deciduous tree drops, you’ll enjoy the lovely bark and the graceful branching when dusted in the snow! If the birds have left you any, you'll also enjoy the red berries peeking out from the snow for further winter interest!
Planting and Application:
Cherokee Princess leaves you with illuminating coloration throughout all four seasons, so treat yourself to viewing this gorgeous ornamental every day by planting this shrub in a visible spot where you can soak in its beauty! Adorn a foundation planting or crown a garden berm with these ornate specimens!
This shrubby tree will sparkle fashionably next to your patio or porch making your house look like the royal palace! Create a gorgeous hedge or elegant property division, or carve out a peaceful nook with an outdoor garden room framed in a flowering screen of Cherokee Princess shrubs! Or Cherokee Princess can be 'limbed-up' to create a multi-trunked tree form with ease that will light up the landscape!
Plant in the Moon Garden for a lovely specimen, or display prominently on a raised mound, underplanted in white flowering groundcovers or low-growing silvery evergreen shrubs! You will gain significant curb appeal and your local pollinators, songbirds, and wildlife gain a royal safe haven!
- Large, Pure-White Spring Flowers
- Bronzy New Growth & Lush Green Leaves
- Ruby-Red Fall Fruits For Birds
- Reddish-Purple Fall Foliage
- Four-Season Ornamental Tree or Shrub, Lovely Hedges & Specimens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Treat your shrub like the princess she is by planting in full sun with rich, well-drained soil. The Cherokee Princess Flowering Dogwood Trees grow up to 30 feet tall and wide in optimal conditions! You'll enjoy the most color and the most blooms when planted in full sun! But in hotter climates, Dogwoods appreciates morning sun and afternoon shade! Provide irrigation or regular moderate moisture throughout the growing season with a 3-4 inch layer of mulch around the base year-round to keep the soil moist.
Prune Dogwoods to shape when dormant, and remove water growth or suckers after flowering. Decide what you want to keep first, then remove crossed branches and branches heading into the interior of the canopy to open it up for sunlight penetration and air circulation. A bit on the slower-growing side, after all, it takes a lot of energy to be this dramatic and full of colors! But that means less work and maintenance on your part too!
- Full Sun & Afternoon Shade
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Enriched, Well-Drained Acidic Soil
- Prune When Dormant
- Resistant & Adaptable Tree or Shrub Form
Make your property look like a royal palace by ordering one, two, or maybe even three Cherokee Princess Dogwood trees for your landscape! Order today at Nature Hills before it is too late!
Frequently Asked Questions
How big does a Flowering Dogwood get?
The Cherokee Princess Flowering Dogwood grows 20 - 25 feet tall and a bit wider throughout USDA growing zones 4 to 9.
Do Dogwoods like sun or shade?
The Cherokee Princess Dogwood tree flowers best in full sun for the most color and the most flowers and fruit, but also appreciates afternoon shade in hotter climates.
Where is the best place to plant a Flowering Dogwood?
The Cherokee Princess Flowering Dogwood Trees do best in very well-drained acidic soil in a sunny to partly sunny location. They prefer consistent moisture and mulched, organic beds.
Are Dogwood Trees messy?
Not at all! Dogwood trees are deciduous trees that will drop leaves and the fruit in the fall. But the leaves are easy to rake up and birds carry away the fruit!
What Shipping Options Do You Offer?
NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Dogwood Trees for sale here at NatureHills.com!
