Cornus kousa 'Beni Fuji'

Also Known As

Chinese Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 12'-15'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Cornus kousa 'Beni Fuji' plant details

Cornus kousa 'Beni Fuji' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer green and pink flowers emerge followed by pink and red fruit. Features glossy texture. 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 'Beni Fuji'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 FT - 15 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: green and pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus kousa 'Beni Fuji'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Providing, perhaps, the DEEPEST rosy-pink (?red?) C. kousa ?flowers? available, this large shrub/small tree has glossy dark-green foliage with a reddish midribs; originally found on Mt Fuji. S-PSh/M PP8676

By: Forestfarm

Smaller in mature stature than Satomi, and with brighter pink, smaller, abundant flowers. Excellent specimen plant for a limited space landscape or large patio container. This is your best bet for a deep pink flowered Chinese dogwood and maximum landscape flexibilirty.

By: Heritage Seedlings

Has narrow bracts that are deep pink-red. C.k. 'Beni Fuji' is a shrubby form that can be trained into a single stem in time. The flowers and foliage are quite distinctive among the C. Kousa cultivars.