Taxon

Cornus kousa 'Gay Head'

 
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Cornus kousa 'Gay Head' - Gay Head kousa dogwood
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Common name: Gay Head kousa dogwood
Family: Cornaceae (dogwood family)
Distribution: Species native to e. Asia
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: An unusual upright growing, deciduous flowering tree, 20' high with equal spread. Heavily textured dark green leaves set off the narrow, rumpled, four white flower bracts that can persist for several weeks. Fruits are red, pulpy berries 1-2" across. Fall color can be dark purple to orange-red. Upon maturity, the mottled gray-brown bark is very attractive. Best used as a specimen or accent plant.
Links: RHS Horticultural Database

Locations

  • 1: ADG: AT10 (AT10) • Accession: D1997-0253.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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