Cornus kousa Samaritan®

Scientific Name: Cornus kousa 'Samzam'

Also Known As

Cornus kousa 'Samaritan®'
Cornus kousa 'Samzam' Samaritan®
Samaritan Kousa Dogwood
Samaritan® Variegated Chinese Dogwood
Samaritan® Variegated Kousa Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-25'
W: 14'-20'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Cornus kousa Samaritan® plant details

Cornus kousa Samaritan® is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer chartreuse and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - 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 Samaritan®

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 14 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fall color, focal point, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus kousa Samaritan®

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Perhaps the hardiest, most vigorous and disease-resistant variegated Chinese Dogwoods, this 20-25' beauty has creamy-white and green foliage tinged pink spring and fall, along with profuse white spring ?flowers?. PSh/M/GDr (not dry)

By: Forestfarm

This lovely dogwood has creamy white and green variegated leaves and a vase shaped habit. Its bright white flowers (or bracts) adorn this small tree in May and June. The leaves turn shades of pink to burgundy in the fall. It is known for its disease resistance. Growth Rate medium

By: Garden World

White-variegated, doesn't burn, and has less tendency to exhibit leaf curl evident in the similar, non-patented cultivar 'Wolf Eyes'. This is a great selection from Lake County Nursery.