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Cornus kousa ‘Miss Satomi’ (Kousa Dogwood)

Kousa Dogwood 'Miss Satomi', Japanese Dogwood 'Miss Satomi', Cornus kousa 'Satomi', Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Satomi', Cornus kousa 'Rosabella', Cornus kousa 'New Red'

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Cornus kousa 'Miss Satomi', Kousa Dogwood 'Miss Satomi', Japanese Dogwood 'Miss Satomi', Cornus kousa 'Satomi',  Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Satomi', Pink Flowers, Pink Cornus
Cornus kousa 'Miss Satomi', Kousa Dogwood 'Miss Satomi', Japanese Dogwood 'Miss Satomi', Cornus kousa 'Satomi',  Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Satomi', Pink Flowers, Pink Cornus
Cornus kousa 'Miss Satomi', Kousa Dogwood 'Miss Satomi', Japanese Dogwood 'Miss Satomi', Cornus kousa 'Satomi',  Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Satomi', Pink Flowers, Pink Cornus
Cornus kousa 'Miss Satomi', Kousa Dogwood 'Miss Satomi', Japanese Dogwood 'Miss Satomi', Cornus kousa 'Satomi',  Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Satomi', Pink Flowers, Pink Cornus

Award-winning Cornus kousa ‘Miss Satomi’ (Kousa Dogwood) is an upright, spreading, medium-sized deciduous shrub with four seasons of interest. In spring, a heavenly array of star-like blooms appear. They consist of four narrowly pointed deep pink bracts surrounding the center cluster of tiny yellowish-green flowers. The blossoms give way to strawberry-like, rosy-pink fruits in summer, which persist into fall unless devoured by hungry birds. Its canopy of layered branches, clad with oval, pointed, dark green leaves, provides shade and beauty in summer. In the fall, it offers spectacular bright red color when its foliage turns attractive shades of scarlet. Its exfoliating, mottled, tan, and gray bark adds interest to the landscape in winter.

  • Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
  • Grows up to 12-15 ft. high and across (360-450 cm).
  • Performs best in full sun to part shade, in organically rich, medium moisture, acidic to neutral, well-drained soils.
  • Easy to grow, easy to care for, deer resistant.
  • Great choice as a specimen near patios or in lawns, shrub borders, or cottage gardens.
  • Dogwoods are susceptible to a range of pests and diseases.
  • Propagate by semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings or grafting

Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 8
Heat Zones 5 - 8
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Cornaceae
Genus Cornus
Common names Dogwood, Japanese Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 12' - 15'
(3.7m - 4.6m)
Spread 12' - 15'
(3.7m - 4.6m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy, Fruit & Berries
Tolerance Deer
Attracts Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden
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Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 8
Heat Zones 5 - 8
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Cornaceae
Genus Cornus
Common names Dogwood, Japanese Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 12' - 15'
(3.7m - 4.6m)
Spread 12' - 15'
(3.7m - 4.6m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy, Fruit & Berries
Tolerance Deer
Attracts Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden
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