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    • Photo of Cornus kousa 'Moonbeam' flower by Forestfarm

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    Cornus kousa 'Moonbeam'

    Also Known As

    • Moonbeam Chinese Dogwood

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 15'-20'
    • W: 15'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Cornus kousa 'Moonbeam' plant details

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

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus kousa 'Moonbeam'

    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

    The huge (up to eight inch!) flowers are inclined for perfect viewing and they just glow in the soft-white moonbeams at night, this wonderful 15-20' rounded tree is very hardy and very pretty and just asking to be planted in a moonlight garden S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Flowers are supposed to be as big as dinnerplates. They're big but not so as to make up for the loose branching and narrow leaves.

    By: Whitman Farms

    Gardening facts about Cornus kousa 'Moonbeam' plant

    How to Grow Cornus kousa 'Moonbeam'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • 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

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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