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    • Photo of Cornus kousa 'Ohkan' foliage by Forestfarm

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    Cornus kousa 'Ohkan'

    Also Known As

    • Ohkan Kousa Dogwood
    • Ohkan Oriental Dogwood

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 7'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

    Cornus kousa 'Ohkan' plant details

    Cornus kousa 'Ohkan' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with variegated foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 'Ohkan'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: cornaceae
    Foliage: deciduous variegated
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 7 FT tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus kousa 'Ohkan'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    White-bracted flowers shine in spring, foliage with prominent golden-yellow margins sparkles all summer before flaming into fall with orange, red and purple on this delightful Japanese selection (to 7't x 4'w in 10 years). S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Has soft creamy margined leaves with a light green center. In fall the leaves will be brilliant gold and pink purple. Flowers white in small amounts.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Clean yellow-green variegated leaves and profuse white flowers. A long display of fall color showcases peach, purple and magenta colors.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Gardening facts about Cornus kousa 'Ohkan' plant

    How to Grow Cornus kousa 'Ohkan'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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