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    • Photo of Cornus kousa 'Wolf Eyes' by Patricia Cunningham

    Photo by Patricia Cunningham

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    Buy Cornus kousa 'Wolf Eyes'

    Also Known As

    • Wolf Eyes Chinese Dogwood
    • Wolf Eyes Japanese Dogwood

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 6'-20'
    • W: 6'-20'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9a

    5 gallon | $95

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    Cornus kousa 'Wolf Eyes' plant details

    Cornus kousa 'Wolf Eyes' is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring cream and green flowers emerge followed by orange, pink and red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 'Wolf Eyes'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: cornaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 6 FT - 20 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and green blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus kousa 'Wolf Eyes'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Striking in every respect, a four season beauty! Gorgeous grey-green leaves are surrounded by a showy, scorch-free, ivory margin. There is an abundance of starry white early summer flowers which look especially beautiful with the variegated foliage of this slow-growing 20 x20' tree. Blossoms are followed by bright-red edible fruits which are loved by birds. Autumn find this tree aglow with pink and red color and when the leaves drop the exquisite exfoliating bark (on older specimens) is revealed. Truly a treasure! S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Wolf Eyes Kousa Dogwood is a stunning small tree that has wavy green leaves with white edges. Creamy white flowers in spring are followed by ornamental red fruit. Fall foliage is tinted a pinkish red. As the tree matures, the growth habit develops horizontal branches creating an impressive form. Due to state restrictions, we cannot ship this item to Florida.

    By: Maples N More Nursery

    C. KOUSA ‘WOLF EYES’ - is a smaller growing form of C. kousa with broad light green leaves with great white margins. Seems to like plenty of shade. So really stands out all season.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gorgeous variegated form of dogwood with great foliage. Leaves are green with a creamy white variegation and wavy margins. Prefers part shade to part sun, but would still prefer more shade. Flowers appear in early summer and have creamy white bracts. Leaves turn pink to red in the fall. Growth Rate medium, 6-12" annually

    By: Garden World

    Originally a branch sport, this dogwood is strongly variegated and has remained stable in our production blocks. It's fine in the sun, but should be used to brighten a shady spot in the landscape. 'Wolf Eyes' is a compact plant and has excellent pink and red fall color.

    By: Heritage Seedlings

    This is the best variegated Chinese Dogwood. It is a small grower, with puckered leaves edged in creamy white. Grows about 12" per year.

    By: Fantastic Plants

    White flowers spring, green & white variegated leaves turn pink-red fall. Strawberry-like fruit. Zones 5-8.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    A stunning variegated Japanese dogwood, with white blossoms born along the stems in June and early July, which are followed by interesting red fruit in the fall. A choice small tree ultimately 15-20'. 4' plants for fall shipping, larger sizes available for pick up

    By: Avant Gardens

    Large, startling white flowers and boldly variegated leaves make this deciduous dogwood a traffic-stopping plant. The leaves are green edged in cream and the flowers are large and numerous. Summer water is important, and late day shade may help against scorching. Grows to 12 feet tall by 18 feet wide. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cornus kousa 'Wolf Eyes' plant

    How to Grow Cornus kousa 'Wolf Eyes'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Fruit

      • pink
      • red
      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Zones

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