Samaritan Dogwood is a small flowering deciduous tree with a single trunk that has pointed variegated green leaves with creamy margins that turn bright pink in fall . Large button flowers that have pointed white petal-like brackets bloom in spring. Attractive pink summer fruits follow the flowers. Prefers part sun and slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Has excellent disease resistance.
Type: |
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Origins: |
East Asia |
Height: |
15' - 20' |
Spread: |
15' - 25' |
Spacing: |
20’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
Season of Interest: |
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
IMAGE: Photo by MrPlow5, Samaritan Kousa Dogwood
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.