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    Cornus kousa 'Snowboy'

    Also Known As

    • Snowboy Variegated Kousa Dogwood

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 6'-10'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Cornus kousa 'Snowboy' plant details

    Cornus kousa 'Snowboy' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with blue, green, variegated and white foliage. In summer green and white flowers emerge followed by pink and red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus kousa 'Snowboy'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: cornaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue, green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: green and white blooms in summer
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus kousa 'Snowboy'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The smallest of the white variegated dogwoods, the leaves are grey green with white margins; presumably it can get 10', but so slowly your grandchildren might not see it so it is perfect for the smallest garden; it would appreciate a little shade. Flowers are white. zone 5

    By: Whitman Farms

    Brightly variegated green and white leaves on this smaller Chinese dogwood selection. White flowers in June.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cornus kousa 'Snowboy' plant

    How to Grow Cornus kousa 'Snowboy'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • pink
      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Cornus alba 'Aurea'

    aka Red Barked Dogwood, Red Twig Dogwood, Tartarian Dogwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Cornus alba 'Cream Cracker' PP12830

    aka Cream Cracker Red Barked Dogwood, Cream Cracker Red Twig Dogwood, Cream Cracker Tartarian Dogwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Aquatic

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls'

    aka Red Barked Dogwood, Tartarian Dogwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • standing water - regular
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    Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea'

    aka Pagoda Dogwood

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12'-15'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea' foliage, form by plant lust
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    Cornus alternifolia Golden Shadows® PP11287

    Scientific Name: Cornus alternifolia 'Wstackman'

    aka Cornus alternifolia 'Golden Shadows', Cornus alternifolia 'W. Stackman', Golden Shadows® Green Osier, Golden Shadows® Pagoda Dogwood

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Cornus alternifolia Golden Shadows® PP11287 foliage by Avant Gardens
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