Plant Database
Summer Fun Kousa Dogwood
Cornus kousa ‘Summer Fun’
Summer Fun Kousa Dogwood is a variegated foliage star. Its leaves are edged in a bright, creamy white, providing striking color contrast from spring through fall, when they turn shades of pink and red. The white spring flowers are an added bonus. This tree is primarily grown for its spectacular foliage that brightens up shady areas.
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Prized for its vibrant variegated foliage—green leaves with bold, irregular creamy-white margins that provide interest all season long.
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Fall color is a spectacular mix of pink, red, and burgundy, with the variegation adding an extra layer of complexity.
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Produces the standard white, starry Kousa flowers in early summer, which complement the bright foliage.
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Like all Kousas, it is disease-resistant. The variegated leaves may be more susceptible to scorch in hot afternoon sun, so afternoon shade is crucial.