Taxon

Cornus kousa subsp. chinensis 'Greensleeves'

 
1 / 4
  Next
Cornus kousa subsp. chinensis 'Greensleeves' - Greensleeves Chinese kousa dogwood
.
Common name: Greensleeves Chinese kousa dogwood
Family: Cornaceae (dogwood family)
Distribution: Species native to e. Asia
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: A spreading, deciduous tree, 20-30' high with equal spread. Selected for having large, dark green, wavy leaves setting off four 2" wide greenish white flower bracts produced in late May to early June. Flowers 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: D1999-0466.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
Cluster Area Area
Individual Individual