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    Cornus kousa 'Gold Star'

    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 'Gold Star' plant details

    Cornus kousa 'Gold Star' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with variegated foliage. In summer green and white 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 'Gold Star'

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus kousa 'Gold Star'

    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

    Ornamental in every season, with white flowers in the spring and outstanding foliage?each leaf has a showy gold center so that it turns two distinct shades of red in the fall. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Green leaves with gold centers that are two shades of red in the fall. White flowers in the spring. Zone 5.

    By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    Sorry about the focus here, but you can see that the variegation on this dogwood is striking--gold in green in summer and rose in purple in the fall. Grows slowly to 15'. zone 5

    By: Whitman Farms

    Bold gold splashes of color on lush leaves on trees 15' x 15' Creamy white flowers in June. Disease resistant.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    This dogwood has a dark green leaf with a prominent gold splash in the center. Makes a handsome focal point.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Cornus kousa 'Gold Star' plant

    How to Grow Cornus kousa 'Gold Star'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • green

    • Fruit

      • pink
      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

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    Zones

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    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea'

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture
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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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