Satomi Dogwood is a low branching, small deciduous tree with a horizontal branching and dark green that turns red in fall. Heavy blooms with flower brackets that open white and transition to rich rosy pink give the illusion of abundant 4” flowers in mid spring. Fruits resembling strawberry follow the flowers in summer. Prefers part sun and slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil.
Syn. with Cornus kousa 'Miss Satomi' and 'Rosabella'.
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Type:
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Tree
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Origins:
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East Asia
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Height:
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12' - 12'
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Spread:
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15’ - 20'
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Spacing:
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18'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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5 - 8
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Pink
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Prone to leaf scorching or spots in full sun. Stressed Dogwoods are susceptible to leaf spot, crown canker, root rot, powdery mildew, blight, and anthracnose. Anthracnose can be a serious problem. Mulching will help keep roots cool in summer.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Ponds or streams, Foundational Plantings.
COMPANION PLANTS: Maple, Sweetflag, Itea
IMAGES Photoset by Wendy Cutler, (1) 20120611_Baillie39th_CornusKousaSatomi_Cutler_P1250100, (2) 20120624_CampusAllison_CornusKousaSatomi_Cutler_P1250623, (2) Photo by Steve Slater, cornus kousa satomi - Pink Flowering Dogwood tree
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
