A vigorous and more upright but spreading, densely branched dogwood; has beautiful large white bracts that last for several weeks; covered in strawberry-like fruit in fall; very good disease resistance
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 | Starlight Dogwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cornus kousa x nuttalii 'KN4-43' |
| 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 |
| 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 |
