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WATERMELON SUGAR™ KOUSA DOGWOOD
Cornus kousa 'Corheesft'
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Root Pouch 5 gallon
(SKU: 20078)
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Grown in Root Pouch®.
List Price $185.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 5-8 · Mature Height: 12-15 Feet · Mature Spread: 10-15 Feet
Step into a world of color with Watermelon Sugar™ Kousa Dogwood, a dazzling variegated dogwood that brings four seasons of botanical delight. In spring, lush green leaves provide the canvas for large, star-shaped white blooms that command attention. But the real enchantment unfolds after flowering, as the foliage morphs into a tricolor spectacle—white flecks and pink blushes overlaying green.
As summer deepens, strawberry-red fruits begin to adorn the branches, lingering well into fall or winter until eaten by birds or dropping gracefully. In autumn, the leaves take on deeper tones of red and burgundy, while the trunk develops the characteristic mottled dogwood bark, lending sculptural appeal to winter landscapes. This tree doesn't fade; it transforms.
Though striking, Watermelon Sugar™ Kousa Dogwood is remarkably garden-friendly. It matures into a medium-sized tree, thriving in part sun to full shade settings. It prefers well-drained, moist, acid to neutral soil and is well suited to smaller gardens or as a standout specimen. With little fuss, it delivers elegance, color, and rarity.
Family: Cornaceae · Common Name: Dogwood
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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WATERMELON SUGAR™ KOUSA DOGWOOD Plant Characteristics
Bark Color*
| • | Gray |
Bark Type*
| • | Smooth |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - Low Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - Low Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - Low Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Moderate Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | White |
Flower Type*
| • | Single Blooming |
Fruit Type*
| • | Non-Edible Fruit |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Plant Type*
| • | Tree |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Moist |
| • | Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Graft |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Spring Flowering |
| • | Summer |
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WATERMELON SUGAR™ KOUSA DOGWOOD Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
- Recommended Soil:
- Moist, well-drained soil.
- Prefers acidic to neutral pH.
- Mulch surface to conserve moisture.
- Sun Exposure:
- Loves partial to full shade.
- In hotter climates, give afternoon shade or dappled filtering.
- Irrigation Needs:
- Keep evenly moist, especially while establishing.
- Deep watering in dry spells.
- Avoid prolonged drought stress.
- Feeding & Nutrients:
- Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring.
- Top-dress with compost or leaf mold for ongoing health.
- Avoid high-nitrogen formulas that encourage overly lush growth.
- Pruning & Maintenance:
- Minimal pruning needed.
- Late winter or early spring best for shaping or removing dead wood.
- Light thinning after fruiting helps air circulation.
Interesting Notes About WATERMELON SUGAR™ KOUSA DOGWOOD
- Dessert in the Canopy: The red, strawberry-like fruit is edible, decorative, and a favorite among birds—nature's candy up in your tree.
- Foliage as Art: Leaves begin green, then pick up white flecks and pink blushes mid-season—almost like you painted them yourself.
- Big Blooms, Big Impact: Flowers are large, pure white, star-shaped, and bold—this isn't a shy dogwood, it demands attention in spring.
- Dutch Roots, Global Drama: Bred by Van Heesbeen Nursery in the Netherlands, this Korean dogwood brings European breeding flair to your American garden.
- Beauty That Lasts: From flowers to variegation to fruits to bark, this tree offers seasonal interest year-round, never letting your landscape go dull.
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