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Samaritan Chinese Dogwood - 5 Gallon
SKU:
1979835
UPC:
014949268476
$99.99
- Vigorous, disease‑resistant Kousa dogwood with luminous, variegated foliage.
- Large white, pointed bracts in late spring to summer, followed by strawberry‑like red fruits.
- Four‑season appeal: creamy‑white and green leaves turn vivid pink in fall; attractive winter silhouette.
- Landscape‑ready scale—matures to about 25 ft. tall and 20 ft. wide; ideal specimen or street tree.
Samaritan Chinese Dogwood (Cornus kousa ssp. ‘Samzam’) delivers standout, multi‑season color and reliable performance. Vigorous and notably disease‑resistant, it opens with a profusion of large, white, star‑like bracts, then sets bright, strawberry‑like fruits that attract birds. Its creamy‑white‑edged leaves light up the canopy through summer and flare to brilliant pink tones in autumn—all on a refined, upright framework that suits front‑yard focal points, streetscapes, and curated borders in full to partial sun and well‑drained soil.
Plant Description
A small to medium ornamental tree with an upright, well‑branched habit. The canopy showcases clean, variegated foliage and a graceful, finished look even without pruning.
Flowers & Fruit
Large white, pointed bracts appear from late spring into early summer, maturing to clusters of decorative, strawberry‑like red fruits that provide late‑season interest and support backyard wildlife.
Foliage
Variegated leaves—creamy white margins with rich green centers—brighten shaded borders and transition to vivid pink tones before leaf‑drop for standout fall color.
Sun Requirements
Full sun to partial sun; in warmer regions, light afternoon shade helps preserve leaf variegation and reduce stress.
Watering Needs
Keep soil evenly moist while establishing; thereafter, water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Soil Requirements
Prefers organically rich, well‑drained soil. A 2–4 inch mulch layer helps keep roots cool and evenly moist—keep mulch a few inches away from the trunk.
Growth & Size
Moderate growth to approximately 25 ft. tall and 20 ft. wide at maturity; a manageable scale for front yards, courtyards, and streetside plantings.
Special Features
Vigorous selection with improved pest and disease resistance; pollinator‑friendly flowers; ornamental fruits that benefit birds; outstanding fall color.
Landscape Uses
Superb as a specimen or street tree; brightens mixed borders and foundation plantings; pairs beautifully with boxwood, viburnum, spirea, and roses.
Care Instructions
Water consistently the first season to establish deep roots; feed in early spring. Prune only after flowering, if needed, to remove crossing or damaged wood and to preserve flower buds.
- Vigorous, disease‑resistant Kousa dogwood with luminous, variegated foliage.
- Large white, pointed bracts in late spring to summer, followed by strawberry‑like red fruits.
- Four‑season appeal: creamy‑white and green leaves turn vivid pink in fall; attractive winter silhouette.
- Landscape‑ready scale—matures to about 25 ft. tall and 20 ft. wide; ideal specimen or street tree.
Samaritan Chinese Dogwood (Cornus kousa ssp. ‘Samzam’) delivers standout, multi‑season color and reliable performance. Vigorous and notably disease‑resistant, it opens with a profusion of large, white, star‑like bracts, then sets bright, strawberry‑like fruits that attract birds. Its creamy‑white‑edged leaves light up the canopy through summer and flare to brilliant pink tones in autumn—all on a refined, upright framework that suits front‑yard focal points, streetscapes, and curated borders in full to partial sun and well‑drained soil.
Plant Description
A small to medium ornamental tree with an upright, well‑branched habit. The canopy showcases clean, variegated foliage and a graceful, finished look even without pruning.
Flowers & Fruit
Large white, pointed bracts appear from late spring into early summer, maturing to clusters of decorative, strawberry‑like red fruits that provide late‑season interest and support backyard wildlife.
Foliage
Variegated leaves—creamy white margins with rich green centers—brighten shaded borders and transition to vivid pink tones before leaf‑drop for standout fall color.
Sun Requirements
Full sun to partial sun; in warmer regions, light afternoon shade helps preserve leaf variegation and reduce stress.
Watering Needs
Keep soil evenly moist while establishing; thereafter, water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Soil Requirements
Prefers organically rich, well‑drained soil. A 2–4 inch mulch layer helps keep roots cool and evenly moist—keep mulch a few inches away from the trunk.
Growth & Size
Moderate growth to approximately 25 ft. tall and 20 ft. wide at maturity; a manageable scale for front yards, courtyards, and streetside plantings.
Special Features
Vigorous selection with improved pest and disease resistance; pollinator‑friendly flowers; ornamental fruits that benefit birds; outstanding fall color.
Landscape Uses
Superb as a specimen or street tree; brightens mixed borders and foundation plantings; pairs beautifully with boxwood, viburnum, spirea, and roses.
Care Instructions
Water consistently the first season to establish deep roots; feed in early spring. Prune only after flowering, if needed, to remove crossing or damaged wood and to preserve flower buds.
