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    Cornus kousa 'Trinity Star'

    Also Known As

    • Trinity Star Chinese Dogwood

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 12'
    • W: 12'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Cornus kousa 'Trinity Star' plant details

    Cornus kousa 'Trinity Star' 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 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 'Trinity Star'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: cornaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 FT wide, 12 FT tall
    Flowers: green blooms in summer
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus kousa 'Trinity Star'

    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

    There are more starry white flowers on this dense, slower-growing 12' x 12' variety than any other!! and if that isn?t enough, the new growth is a whirling pattern of pink, green and white; developed by G. Handy. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    This dense shrubby small tree flowers freely in early summer with shining white bracts and has wonderful fall color as you see here. zone 5

    By: Whitman Farms

    Gardening facts about Cornus kousa 'Trinity Star' plant

    How to Grow Cornus kousa 'Trinity Star'

    • 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

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 8'-10'

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    Zones

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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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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture
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    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
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