Cornus kousa 'Greensleeves'

Also Known As

Greensleeves Kousa Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

H: 15'-25'
W: 10'-20'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Cornus kousa 'Greensleeves' plant details

Cornus kousa 'Greensleeves' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring and summer green and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and 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 'Greensleeves'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: green and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus kousa 'Greensleeves'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Four creamy-white perpendicular "petals" (really bracts) form a bright and prolific show of late spring flowers on this small (20x20') woodland beauty; dark-green leaves are unusually shiny and turn a showy bright red in the fall color, produces salmon-red fruit that birds love. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

C. KOUSA ‘GREEN SLEEVES’ - is a white bracted form of C. kousa. It is supposed to grow faster and be bushier at maturity.

By: Gossler Farms

Cappiello and Shadow, in their book DOGWOODS call it one of the very best kousa varieties out there, and grower experience across a broad range confirms their sense of it. Strong growth early makes it a great nursery plant, and its handsome foliage and abundant flowers give it universal appeal. Flowers suffused with a hint of green on cream. Heavy fruit set against deep green waxy foliage that turns to robust shades of red and purple. The only season it seems to be ordinary is winter but how long will it take for someone to develop a line of Greensleeves wine? Can a good KY or TN distillate be far behind for the darkest days of the year? THEN it would be fully a 4-season plant, deserving of a special category in the Great Plant Picks or Award of Garden Merit!