Stellar Pink Dogwood will grow to be about 25 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 25 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.
This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich, acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.
Details
Botanical Name
Cornus kousa 'Stellar Pink'
Common Name
Stellar Pink Dogwood
Hardiness Zone
- 6a
Appearance
Max Height
25 feet
Max Spread
25 feet
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Yellow Tipped Green
Fall Colour
- Plum Purple
Flower Colour
- Shell Pink
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
- Crimson
Growing
Flowering Period
Late Spring
Moisture
Average to Evenly Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Low
Deer Resistance
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