The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Kristin Lipka's Variegated Weeper kousa dogwood

Family: Cornaceae (dogwood family)

Distribution: Species native to e. Asia

Hardiness: USDA Zone 5

Life form: Deciduous tree

Plant Patent Info.: PP13,384; 17 December, 2002

Comments: Only variegated weeping selection of species, it's a vigorous, deciduous, tree growing 6' tall and 4' wide in 10 years. Leaves are irregularly margined, creamy white, pink tinged margins. Stake upright to attain desired height. Has an exceptional floral display of 2" wide, white bracts in late May. Fruits ripen strawberry-red, 1" across, held on stalks. Fall color is red with pink borders. Part of Plant Patent proceeds go to Leukemia & Lymphoma Research.