Cornus x rutgersensis Variegated Stellar Pink® PP24952

Scientific Name: Cornus x rutgersensis 'KV10-105v1'

Also Known As

Cornus kousa 'Stellar Pink'
Cornus kousa x florida 'Rutgan' Stellar Pink®
Cornus x 'Steller Pink'
Cornus x rutgersensis 'KV10-105v1' Variegated Stellar Pink®
Cornus x rutgersensis 'Rutgan'
Cornus x rutgersensis 'Rutgan' Stellar Pink®
Cornus x rutgersensis Stellar Pink®
Stellar Pink Hybrid Dogwood
Stellar Pink Rutgers Dogwood
Stellar Pink® Dogwood
Variegated Stellar Pink® Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 15'-20'

planting zones

5a-9b

More Options

Cornus x rutgersensis Variegated Stellar Pink® PP24952 plant details

Cornus x rutgersensis Variegated Stellar Pink® PP24952 is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus x rutgersensis Variegated Stellar Pink® PP24952

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: disease-resistant, fall color, showy, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus x rutgersensis Variegated Stellar Pink® PP24952

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cornus 'Rutgan' Stellar Pink has large, overlapping light to mid pink flower bracts that cover this small tree in early spring. The habit of growth is fully branched from bottom to top. Plant where the flowers can be viewed up close in all their delicate beauty. For the 2025 Rare Flowering Tree Pre-Order plants will be in 1g pots and about 1-2 feet tall.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This Rutger's University hybrid of C. kousa x C. florida has rounded bracts like C. florida but is later in the spring. The bracts are light pink on a fast upright growing tree. Nursery only.

By: Gossler Farms

Large, 3-5 inch 'flower' heads (truly bracts) of a lovely, glowing soft-pink make this vigorous dogwood hybrid from Rutgers University a lovely sight in spring, a wonderful specimen tree with its neat habit growing 15-20' tall and as wide, bred for its resistance to anthracnose and dogwood borer making it a great choice for areas with those issues. S-PSh/M PP7207

By: Forestfarm

3 gallon size will ship bare root, bagged with potting mix around roots We are excited to offer the stunning, rare Variegated Stellar Pink® Dogwood! The variegated foliage is unrivaled for fall color, with brilliant shades of pink and burgundy. Give the Variegated Stellar Pink® Dogwood center stage in your garden. From the tri-color foliage in spring to the brilliant fall colors of pink and burgundy, this is sure to become one of your favorite trees. Due to state restrictions, we cannot ship this item to Florida.

By: Maples N More Nursery

This flowering dogwood is a smaller variety with beautiful, showy pink blooms from April-May. It attracts birds and butterflies, and is an excellent selection for a patio area or yard where space may be limited.

By: Garden World

An outstanding selection known for it vigorous upright growth. Flowers (bracts) are light pink with variable dark pink streaks. Good resistance to powdery mildew and anthracnose. Originated from the breeding program at Rutger's University in New Jersey.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Found in TN as a variegated sport on Stellar Pink, as expected it doesn't grow quite as fast as the all green-leaved selection.

By: Heritage Seedlings

This is an Orton hybrid and in our mind is the best overall pink dogwood available. Color is a light pink, but it holds up well even in the heat. The tree is vigorous, blooms heavily, and resists disease. A superior tree in every way.