Taxon

Cornus kousa 'Beni Fuji'

Cornus kousa 'Beni Fuji' - Beni Fuji kousa dogwood
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Common name: Beni Fuji kousa dogwood
Family: Cornaceae (dogwood family)
Distribution: Species native to e. Asia
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous tree
Plant Patent Info.: PP8,676; 5 April, 1994
Comments: A spreading, deciduous shrubby flowering tree, 20' high with equal spread. Heavily textured dark green leaves set off the 2" wide, four dark red 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.
Links: RHS Horticultural Database • US Patent and Trademark Office- Patent No. Search

Locations

  • 1: AZA: BC13 (BC13) • Accession: D2014-0112.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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