Buy Cornus kousa 'Summer Gold' PP22765

Also Known As

Cornus kousa 'Summergold'
Summer Gold Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

H: 8'
W: 4'

planting zones

5a-8b

5 gallon | $95

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Fewer than 3 at Forestfarm

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Cornus kousa 'Summer Gold' PP22765 plant details

Cornus kousa 'Summer Gold' PP22765 is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus kousa 'Summer Gold' PP22765

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 8 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus kousa 'Summer Gold' PP22765

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The foliage on this delightful small tree has wide margins of deep buttery-gold. Its habit is full with a somewhat columnar form reaching to 8' tall x 4'wide. The much-loved pure white spring flowers make this a unique and showy specimen for woodlands edge or focal point. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Faster growing than most other variegated dogwoods and more naturally upright, 'Summer Gold' produces bright golden variegated leaves and pure white flowers. Like other Cornus kousa varieties the fruit give way to red and pink edible fruit in late summer. Although the fruits are seedy, they taste good and are popular for jams and preserves (if the birds don't get them first). Cornus kousa varieties are also very disease resistant and rarely have issues with the diseases that other dogwoods might have.

By: Red Panda Nursery

This variety has brilliant yellow margins all summer. In fall, the center (green) of the leaf turns brilliant purple red and the yellow margin turns bright pink. Flowers are white, but it’s all about the foliage.

By: Gossler Farms

Nice upright Dogwood with bright yellow-gold and green variegated leaves. Slight blush of pink as well. Fall color is pinkish-red-bright red. White flowers. Growth Rate medium

By: Garden World

Crispin Silva of Crispin's Creations, Molalla, OR has a sharp eye for plants of superior ornamental merit. This selection from him has an auspicious future and these are the first ever offered to the trade in commercial quantity. Distinctly upright in form, as opposed to the other gold-variegated dogwood, 'Gold Star'. Its uniform yellow variegation, uncrinkled leaves and strong growing habit qualify it a money-maker.