Our Plants

Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Brave’ is a striking cultivar of the native flowering dogwood, a species indigenous to the eastern United States, where it naturally inhabits woodland edges and understories. Selected as part of a breeding program to improve disease resistance and ornamental qualities, ‘Cherokee Brave’ was named in honor of the Cherokee people, it was named to honor the Cherokee people and reflect its American heritage. This selection is especially valued for its deep rose-red bracts surrounding a cluster of small true flowers that attract a range of early-season pollinators, including native bees, small beetles, and butterflies. 

Carolina silverbell is a deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States, best known for its delicate, bell-shaped white flowers that dangle in clusters like tiny lanterns in spring. Despite its dainty appearance, it’s a hardy tree that can tolerate a range of soils and grows well in partial shade, making it a favorite for woodland gardens. The flowers bloom before the leaves fully emerge, in early spring. After flowering, it produces distinctive four-winged seed pods that add interest through fall and winter. Carolina silverbell is also a magnet for pollinators, especially bees, and plays a quiet but important role in our native ecosystem. Though not as widely known as other flowering trees, it’s a hidden gem for gardeners who want something graceful, native, and just a little bit unusual.