The Greensleeves Kousa Dogwood Tree is a stunning ornamental tree grown in zones 5-8. It reaches a height of 20-30 ft and produces beautiful white flowers in spring, followed by edible fruit in summer.
Greensleeves Kousa Dogwood
The Greensleeves Kousa Dogwood (Cornus kousa 'Greensleeves') is a small, deciduous tree that is native to Japan, Korea, and China. It is a popular choice for ornamental trees due to its beautiful flowers, fruit, and fall foliage.
Greensleeves Kousa Dogwood
The Greensleeves Kousa Dogwood grows to a height of 15-20 feet and a width of 15-20 feet. It has a rounded habit and a dense canopy of branches. The leaves are large, glossy, and dark green.
In early summer, the Greensleeves Kousa Dogwood produces an abundance of large, white flowers. The flowers are actually bracts, which are modified leaves that surround the small, inconspicuous flowers. The bracts are about 3-4 inches in diameter and have a greenish tint when they first open. They gradually fade to a creamy white over time.
The Greensleeves Kousa Dogwood also produces edible fruit. The fruit is a small, strawberry-like drupe that is about 1 inch in diameter. The fruit is ripe in late summer and early fall. It has a sweet and tart flavor.
The Greensleeves Kousa Dogwood is a relatively low-maintenance tree. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and disease-resistant.
The Greensleeves Kousa Dogwood is a beautiful and versatile tree that can add interest to any landscape. It is a great choice for planting as a specimen tree, in groups, or in borders. It is also a good choice for growing in containers.
Here are some tips for growing Greensleeves Kousa Dogwoods:
Plant Greensleeves Kousa Dogwoods in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
Water Greensleeves Kousa Dogwoods regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
Fertilize Greensleeves Kousa Dogwoods once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Mulch around Greensleeves Kousa Dogwoods to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Prune Greensleeves Kousa Dogwoods as needed to remove dead or diseased branches and to shape the tree as desired.
With proper care, Greensleeves Kousa Dogwoods will thrive for many years to come.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
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Please note that the plant will be shipped in its pot, securely fastened with multiple layers of clear tape to prevent any shifting or damage during transit. This ensures that the plant arrives to you with minimal damage, safely and securely. We have been employing this method for shipping plants for several years, occasionally using smaller pots for added safety and convenience during transit.
It's important to understand that many plants enter a dormant state during the fall and winter months, resulting in the loss of most leaves and appearing dry or lifeless. This is a natural process, and come springtime, they will begin to regrow and thrive once again.
Please be aware that due to regulations set by the Department of Agriculture, there are certain plants and sizes that we are unable to ship to California. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
