The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Crown Jewel™ kousa dogwood

Family: Cornaceae (dogwood family)

Distribution: Species native to e. Asia

Hardiness: USDA Zone 5

Life form: Deciduous tree

Plant Patent Info.: PP16,129; 29 November, 2005

Comments: A small, low-branched, deciduous tree to 20' tall and wide. Originating from Brotzman's Nursery, Madison, Ohio, it was selected for bright golden yellow, tinged red foliage produced in summer's second growth flush. In spring leaves are normal lustrous, dark green and in fall they become red-purple. The flowers become showy in late May due to prominent white bracts up to 2" wide and may persist for several weeks. Fruits, when ripe, are similar to strawberries on stalks, 1-2" across. A great specimen tree. Brotzman's Nursery introduction.