$350.00
National Chinese Dogwood features showy clusters of light green flowers with creamy white bracts held atop the branches in late spring. It features an abundance of magnificent red berries from early to mid fall. It has green foliage throughout the season. The pointy leaves turn brick red in fall. The peeling gray bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.
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Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, organically rich, acidic soils in part shade. Benefits from a 2-4″ mulch which will help keep roots cool and moist in summer. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)
| Common Name | National Dogwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cornus kousa 'National' |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | to 25 ft. |
| Width | to 25 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | April/May |
| Flower Color | white |
| Fragrance | No |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Berry Color | red |
| Fall Color | Purple/red |
