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Cornus kousa 'Gold Cup'
Also Known As
- Benthamia kousa
- Chinese Dogwood
- Dogwood 'Gold Cup'
- Kousa Dogwood
Plant type
tree
size
- H: 15'-20'
- W: 12'-15'
planting zones
- 5a-8b
Cornus kousa 'Gold Cup' plant details
Cornus kousa 'Gold Cup' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer green and white flowers emerge followed by pink fruit. Features glossy texture. 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 'Gold Cup'
- Plant type: tree
- Plant family: cornaceae, orchidaceae
- Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
- Mature size: 12 FT - 15 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
- Flowers: green and white blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, fall color
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus kousa 'Gold Cup'
- 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
By: Gossler Farms
Garden photo gallery of Cornus kousa 'Gold Cup'
Gardening facts about Cornus kousa 'Gold Cup' plant
How to Grow Cornus kousa 'Gold Cup'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- white
- green
Fruit
- pink
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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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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Plant Type
Shrub, Aquatic
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 5'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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
aka Pagoda Dogwood
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 12'-15'
Width: 10'-20'
- sun - shade
- even moisture
Scientific Name: Cornus alternifolia 'Wstackman'
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 15'-20'
Width: 15'-20'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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