Cornus kousa ‘Aiden’s Mint Frost’
Chinese Flowering Dogwood - Aiden's Mint Frost
A unique Chinese Flowering Dogwood displaying reticulated variegation. Foliage emerges chartreuse in spring with dark green veins. Leaves transition to a medium green with a light yellow almost white sheen on top giving it a speckling effect. Fall foliage brings shades of pastel pink initially before darkening. White 3-5″ wide bracts (flowers) appear late spring and are followed by 1″ stawberry red fruit in the fall. A bit more upright than other varieties, growing 20′ high by 12′ wide.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 5 |
Origin
Seedling of Cornus kousa 'Autumn Rose', selected by Gary Handy of Oregon, named after his grandson.
Special Notes
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun.
Soil: Well workable, moist but well draining slightly acidic soil. Dislikes heavy clay soils.
Maintenance: Selective pruning as needed, can be done in the spring right after the flowers finish. Do not trim summer or afterwards as, you will be removing next springs flower buds.
