{"product_id":"cornus-florida-cherokee-chief-dogwood-tree-live-plant-includes-1-gallon-pot-red-flowering-dogwood-ornamental-landscape-tree-spring-blooming-favorite","title":"Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief' – Red Flowering Dogwood Tree in 1 Gallon Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd vibrant spring color and year-round beauty to your landscape with Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief', shipped in a 1-gallon pot and ready to plant. This outstanding flowering dogwood is prized for its rich reddish-pink spring blooms that create a spectacular display before the foliage fully emerges. As the seasons progress, attractive green leaves provide summer interest before transitioning to beautiful shades of red in autumn. Its graceful branching structure and broad canopy make it an exceptional specimen tree for lawns, woodland gardens, and landscape focal points. Easy to grow and highly ornamental, 'Cherokee Chief' remains one of the most popular flowering dogwoods for home gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Cherokee Chief Dogwood tree\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Shipped in 1-gallon pot\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Ornamental flowering tree\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherokee Chief Dogwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous flowering tree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young established plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining soil rich in organic matter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep evenly moist during establishment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, when young\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a layer of mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and protect roots. Water regularly during establishment, especially during hot or dry weather, to encourage healthy growth and flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"MikesPlants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499586089092,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify3_14_b38797fb-0272-40a8-9d61-26b05ee05885.jpg?v=1783659317","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/cornus-florida-cherokee-chief-dogwood-tree-live-plant-includes-1-gallon-pot-red-flowering-dogwood-ornamental-landscape-tree-spring-blooming-favorite","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}