| Cornus kousa 'Summer Gold' |
USDA Zone: 5-8 |
Summer Gold Dogwood has exquisite, uncrinkled bright green foliage, with golden edges and pink highlights in summer; flaming red fall color; distinctly upright with dense branching; in mid to late spring lovely white bracts appear and last for several weeks.
Summer Gold Flowering Dogwood features showy clusters of white flowers with white bracts held atop the branches from mid to late spring. It has attractive gold-variegated deciduous green foliage with hints of pink throughout the season. The pointy leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding crimson in the fall.The peeling gray bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.
Summer Gold 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 Gold Dogwood Tree |
| Height: 12-15 ft |
Spread: 5-7 ft |
Flower Colour: White Shades |
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Summer Gold 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. |
