Radiant Rose Dogwood is a low branching, small deciduous tree with ascending branching forming a vase like crown and dark green that turns bright red in fall. Heavy blooms with large pink flower brackets that darken as they mature give the illusion of abundant 4” flowers in mid spring. Fruits resembling strawberry follow the flowers in summer. Prefers part sun and slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil.
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Origins: |
East Asia |
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Height: |
18' - 20' |
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Spread: |
15’ - 20' |
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Spacing: |
18' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Prone to leaf scorching or spots in full sun. Stressed Dogwoods are susceptible to leaf spot, crown canker, root rot, powdery mildew, blight, and anthracnose. Anthracnose can be a serious problem. Mulching will help keep roots cool in summer.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Ponds or streams, Foundational Plantings.
COMPANION PLANTS: Maple, Sweetflag, Itea
IMAGE: Photoset by OSU Landscape Plants, Cornus kousa 'Radiant Rose'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
