Chinese Dogwood

Cornus kousa 'Blue Shadow' Cornaceae

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection

Source of plant

Fairweather Gardens, Klehm's Song Sparrow Perennial Farm, Horticultural Associates

Description

Dark blue-green foliage, reddish in fall, typical flowers and fruits, some white bracts present at fruit ripening. A large-growing form, to 30' high and wide. A Polly Hill introduction.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics, winter interest