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Samaritan® Chinese Dogwood
Cornus kousa ssp. 'Samzam'
Pronunciation: KOR-nus KOO-sa
SKU #04967
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 25 ft. tall and 20 ft. wide.
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| Description | This most vigorous, disease-resistant tree makes a perfect focal point or street tree with multiple seasons of beauty! Large white flowers with pointed petals produce bright strawberry-like fruits. The creamy white and green variegated leaves turn brilliant shades of pink before dropping in the fall. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring to summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Fall Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Ornamental Berries, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Weigela (Weigela); Viburnum (Viburnum); Spirea (Spiraea); Boxwood (Buxus); Rose (Rosa) |
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
Details
| Description | This most vigorous, disease-resistant tree makes a perfect focal point or street tree with multiple seasons of beauty! Large white flowers with pointed petals produce bright strawberry-like fruits. The creamy white and green variegated leaves turn brilliant shades of pink before dropping in the fall. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring to summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Fall Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Ornamental Berries, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Flower Color | White |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Weigela (Weigela); Viburnum (Viburnum); Spirea (Spiraea); Boxwood (Buxus); Rose (Rosa) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Samaritan® Chinese Dogwood produce flowers?
Spring to summer
Is Samaritan® Chinese Dogwood evergreen or deciduous?
Samaritan® Chinese Dogwood is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Samaritan® Chinese Dogwood?
Samaritan® Chinese Dogwood is Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Fall Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Ornamental Berries, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds.
How fast does Samaritan® Chinese Dogwood grow?
Samaritan® Chinese Dogwood has a Moderate growth rate.
What color are Samaritan® Chinese Dogwood flowers?
Samaritan® Chinese Dogwood produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Samaritan® Chinese Dogwood?
Samaritan® Chinese Dogwood has Variegated foliage.
What plants grow well with Samaritan® Chinese Dogwood?
Good companion plants for Samaritan® Chinese Dogwood include: Weigela (Weigela); Viburnum (Viburnum); Spirea (Spiraea); Boxwood (Buxus); Rose (Rosa).
How do I care for Samaritan® Chinese Dogwood?
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.