Cornus kousa Blue Ray™ PP28936

Scientific Name: Cornus kousa 'JN6'

Also Known As

Cornus kousa 'Blue Ray'
Blue Ray Japanese Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

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

planting zones

5a-9b

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Cornus kousa Blue Ray™ PP28936 plant details

Cornus kousa Blue Ray™ PP28936 is a broadleaf deciduous tree with blue and green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus kousa Blue Ray™ PP28936

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus kousa Blue Ray™ PP28936

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cornus kousa 'Blue Ray' offers distinctive bluish foliage accented with white flowers each spring and edible strawberry-like fruit in late summer. The leaves turn burgundy, red, and orange in autumn. Best grown in organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Some afternoon shade is best in hot summer climates. Will reach about eight feet in 10 years, eventually growing to about 15-20 feet tall and wide. For the 2025 Rare Flowering Tree Pre-Order plants will be in 1g pots and about 1-2 feet tall.