Cornus kousa ‘Summer Fun’
Chinese Flowering Dogwood - Summer Fun
A variegated Chinese Flowering Dogwood. Leaves first emerge green edged in pink during the spring and transition to a white edge by summer. Cooler fall temperatures change the foliage to shades of red, orange and pink coupled with strawberry like fruit. Grows 18′ high by 15′ wide.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 5 |
| Tags | variegated |
Origin
Branch mutation off of Cornus kousa var. chinensis. Discovered and introduced by Buchholz Nursery, Oregon in 1998.
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.
