Buy Cornus kousa 'Blue Shadow'

Also Known As

Blue Shadow Chinese Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

H: 15'-25'
W: 15'-25'

planting zones

5a-8b

2 inch wide, 4-6 inch deep tube | $34.95

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Cornus kousa 'Blue Shadow' plant details

Cornus kousa 'Blue Shadow' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus kousa 'Blue Shadow'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus kousa 'Blue Shadow'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The striking, large, deep blue-green glossy leaves of this small 15-25' tree are distinct and notable especially when its white June flowers are contrasted against them, fall brings lovely red fruit and an intense display of bright-red autumn color; an all-around winner and disease resistant as well. S-PSh/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

A Polly Hill Arboretum introduction with a blue overlay on dark green leaves. Spring brings snow-white bracts which last several weeks followed in fall with crimson-red fruit. Photo was taken at Halloween and shows a kaleidoscope of leaf color. Truly a tree with nearly year-round interest.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Bluish, dark green foliage on distinguishes this selection from dogwood connoisseur Don Shadow in TN. White flower bracts sometimes joined together, narrow. Expected mature size to 30 ft.

By: Heritage Seedlings

Blue Shadow gets it's name from the distinct blue green leaves which are larger and more heat tolerant than typical. The leaves are also disease resistant and fantastically colored in red in the fall. Best of all Blue Shadow covers itself in white blooms in late spring followed by red fruits in the fall. Another outstanding selection from Don Shadow Nursery.