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    Cornus kousa ssp. chinensis 'China Girl'

    Also Known As

    • Cornus kousa 'China Girl'
    • China Girl Chinese Dogwood

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 20'-20'
    • W: 15'-20'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Cornus kousa ssp. chinensis 'China Girl' plant details

    Cornus kousa ssp. chinensis 'China Girl' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer green flowers emerge followed by pink and red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture 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 ssp. chinensis 'China Girl'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: cornaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: green blooms in summer
    Uses: fall color, showy, small tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus kousa ssp. chinensis 'China Girl'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This graceful and elegant small tree is adorned with masses of large creamy-white flowers in late-spring. Slow-growing to 15-20', the dark-green glossy foliage looks incredible with the bright-red strawberry like summer fruits. Fiery red-orange color in fall completes the picture on this lovely specimen; introduced in 1910 from the Hupeh Province of China. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Early flowering with very large white bracts.

    By: Whitman Farms

    Gardening facts about Cornus kousa ssp. chinensis 'China Girl' plant

    How to Grow Cornus kousa ssp. chinensis 'China Girl'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • 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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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

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    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 6'-10'

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    Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-9b

    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
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