The Dawes Arboretum

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.