Chinese Dogwood
Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Galzam' GALILEAN™
Cornaceae
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection, Mullestein Winter Garden
Source of plant
Lake County Nursery Inc., Agway
Description
Plants reach 20'-25' in height and 15'-20' in width with a vase-shaped habit that matures to a more rounded form with distinctly horizontal branching. A vigorous grower, the leaves on this selection are twice the size of the type; flowers are profuse, the white bracts exceptionally large, effective in May and June, followed by red strawberry-like fruits.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Special characteristics
disease resistance, foliage characteristics, winter interest