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