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Cornus kousa Champion's Gold™ PP23423

Scientific Name: Cornus kousa 'Losely'

Also Known As

  • Cornus kousa 'Champion's Gold'
  • Champion's Gold™ Kousa Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 18'-20'
  • W: 15'-18'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Cornus kousa Champion's Gold™ PP23423 plant details

Cornus kousa Champion's Gold™ PP23423 is a broadleaf deciduous tree with chartreuse, gold and green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled 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 Champion's Gold™ PP23423

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, gold and green
Mature size: 15 FT - 18 FT - wide, 18 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus kousa Champion's Gold™ PP23423

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An uncommon and uncommonly beautiful dogwood whose foliage changes from green to yellow by mid-summer and then to pink in fall... this small-medium sized tree is amazing! S-PSh/M PPAF

Gardening facts about Cornus kousa Champion's Gold™ PP23423 plant

How to Grow Cornus kousa Champion's Gold™ PP23423

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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