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    Cornus kousa 'Teddy Scout'

    Also Known As

    • Teddy Scout Dogwood

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 12'-20'
    • W: 12'-20'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Cornus kousa 'Teddy Scout' plant details

    Cornus kousa 'Teddy Scout' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 'Teddy Scout'

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: cornaceae
    Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
    Mature size: 12 FT - 20 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, fall color, hedge, screen

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus kousa 'Teddy Scout'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Grey green centers with butter yellow edges on the leaves. Quite distinct from the other yellow and green types on the market. The variegation holds up well through the summer.

    By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cornus kousa 'Teddy Scout' plant

    How to Grow Cornus kousa 'Teddy Scout'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 5'-6'

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

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    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • standing water - regular
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    Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea'

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    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
    • regular
    Photo of Cornus alternifolia Golden Shadows® PP11287 foliage by Avant Gardens
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