Greensleeves Dogwood is widely viewed by experts to be one of the best varieties of Korean dogwood. It is a strong and robust grower with handsome foliage and abundant, large, creamy white flowers with a hint of green in late spring and early summer. The deep green waxy foliage makes a wonderful backdrop for the masses of bright red, edible, strawberry-like fruit in late summer and fall. The foliage then turns to bold shades of red and purple in autumn. It will eventually reach 15-20 feet tall and wide. Attracts butterflies in spring and birds to the fruit in fall. Deer resistant.
Details
Botanical Name
Cornus kousa 'Greensleeves'
Common Name
Greensleeves Dogwood
Hardiness Zone
- 5
Appearance
Max Height
25 feet
Max Spread
10 feet
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Dark Green
Fall Colour
- Red and Purple
Flower Colour
- Creamy White
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
- Red
Growing
Flowering Period
Late Spring to Early Summer
Moisture
Average to Evenly Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Low
Deer Resistance
YES
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