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Cornus kousa [witch's broom seedlings]

Also Known As

  • Cornus kousa 'Witches Broom Seedlings'
  • Kousa Dogwood

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 4'-5'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Cornus kousa [witch's broom seedlings] plant details

Cornus kousa [witch's broom seedlings] is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green and pink foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. 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 [witch's broom seedlings]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and pink
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus kousa [witch's broom seedlings]

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

These are seedlings from the high grafted witches broom in our front garden, I suspect size will be variable but they could porduce some stuff worth propagating clonally, if you decide to do that please use only one clone per name, the Milky Way thing is insane.

Gardening facts about Cornus kousa [witch's broom seedlings] plant

How to Grow Cornus kousa [witch's broom seedlings]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • pink
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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