Starlight Dogwood

Cornus kousa x nutallii

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Characteristics:
A disease-resistant flowering Dogwood with large spring flowers and nice fall color. A cross between the PNW native Pacific Dogwood and the Chinese Dogwood. Starlight Dogwood is resistant to anthracnose and mildew known to affect other varieties of dogwoods.

Growing Conditions:
Thrives in well-draining, acidic soil. The plant prefers partial shade but will tolerate full sun.

Uses:
Great ornamental tree with large showy flowers and fall color. White blooms attract bees and butterflies in spring.

Height:
30' at maturity

Width:
25' at maturity

Shape:
Upright and oval

Flowers:
Large 4-5 inch cream-colored flowers in spring.

Leaves:
Deep green oval leaves turn red in fall.

Bark:
Grayish-brown, somewhat scaly on mature trees.

More Information:
A cross between the native Pacific Dogwood and the Chinese Dogwood, this tree is resistant to anthracnose and mildew known to affect other varieties.