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Cornus kousa ‘Summer Fun’

Cornus kousa ‘Summer Fun’

[gallery ids="5064,5065,9695,9697"] An upright, vase shaped tree with large white bracts in late spring. The early spring leaves have pink and white margins, giving the whole tree a pink wash. In summer, the margin contrasts well against the green; very crisp looking. In fall, the margins turn to pink and orange. It prefers sun to partial...

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Cornus kousa ‘Satomi’

[gallery ids="5843,6443"] A selection with strong upright growth, that features attractive horizontal branching as it matures. The bracts are a rose-pink: color will vary with temperature and growing conditions. It can develop red fruits in the fall. The fall color is a deep red. It is disease resistant. It is best planted in a rich, organic,...

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Cornus kousa (‘Schmred’) Heart Throb®

Cornus kousa (‘Schmred’) Heart Throb®

[gallery ids="9221,7638"] A wide, rounded tree with green summer foliage that turns tones of red in the fall. The large, long lasting bracts are dark pink to rose pink, the color being influenced by the season. It will also produce red fruit in the fall. The bark is exfoliating. Prefers moist, well-drained acidic soil. Selected by...

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Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Sunset’

[gallery ids="5061"] This tree has the unique attributes of abundant red-pink bracts in spring and yellow and green variegated foliage. The new foliage has distinct pinkish-red tips. The fall colors are equally bright as the foliage turns to pinks, reds, and purples. It would make quite a statement in the landscape. Known to be a strong...

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