Taxon

Cornus kousa subsp. chinensis 'Little Poncho'

 
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Cornus kousa subsp. chinensis 'Little Poncho' - Little Poncho Chinese kousa dogwood
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Common name: Little Poncho Chinese kousa dogwood
Family: Cornaceae (dogwood family)
Distribution: Species native to e. Asia
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: A small, spreading, deciduous selection reaching only 8-10' tall and wide. Heavily textured dark green leaves set off the 2" wide, 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: Klehm's Song Sparrow Nursery

Locations

  • 1: FLS: CA21 (CA21) • Accession: D2013-0064.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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