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    Cornus kousa 'Snowy Peak'

    Also Known As

    • Snowy Peak Kousa Dogwood

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 12'-18'
    • W: 12'-15'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Cornus kousa 'Snowy Peak' plant details

    Cornus kousa 'Snowy Peak' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional 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 'Snowy Peak'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: cornaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 FT - 15 FT - wide, 12 FT - 18 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus kousa 'Snowy Peak'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Beautiful bright-white blooms in spring on this diminutive 15 x15' dogwood make it a natural choice for smaller landscapes. Scarlet fall foliage adds a nice spot of color to the late-season garden. Disease resistant and hardy, this is a wonderful introduction from Dancing Oaks Nursery! S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Cornus kousa 'Snowy Peak' plant

    How to Grow Cornus kousa 'Snowy Peak'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun - mostly shade
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