Little Poncho Dogwood is a dwarf flowering deciduous tree with a single trunk that has rich green leaves that gain wavy margins which can be mild or heavy and turns orange to purple fall . Large button flowers that have pointed white petal-like brackets bloom from late spring into summer. Attractive edible red fall fruits that taste like papaya follow the flowers. Prefers part sun and slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Has excellent disease resistance.
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Origins; |
East Asia |
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Height: |
8' - 10' |
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Spread: |
8' - 10' |
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Spacing: |
10’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Prone to leaf scorching or spots in full sun. Does not have the disease or pest problems of the native dogwoods.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Ponds or streams, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Maple, Beautyberry, Mahonia
IMAGES: Photoset by F. D. Richards, Cornus kousa 'Little Poncho', (1) 2016 (1)+(2), (2) 2017, (3) 2018, (4) 3/2022 Dogwood Y2
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
