| Cornus kousa 'Summer Fun' |
USDA Zone: 5-8 |
Summer Fun Flowering Dogwood is a lovely upright dogwood with rich, contrasting green and white leaves, turning shades of red and pink in fall; covered in gorgeous white blooms in late spring; vigorous and tolerant of most soils except very wet or dry.
Summer Fun Dogwood features showy clusters of creamy white flowers with white bracts held atop the branches from late spring to early summer. It has green foliage edged in creamy white throughout the season. The pointy leaves turn an outstanding scarlet in the fall. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. The peeling gray bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.
Summer Fun Dogwood is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- General Garden Use
Bloom Time: Spring
Attracts Butterflies, Birds
Ornamental Berries
Variegated Foliage
Common Name: Flowering Dogwood, Dogwood Tree
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| More About Summer Fun Dogwood Tree |
| Height: 15-20 ft |
Spread: 10-12 ft |
Flower Colour: White Shades |
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Summer Fun Flowering Dogwood does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich, acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the leaves in alkaline soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
