Samaritan Chinese Dogwood
Cornus kousa ssp. 'Samzam'
Cornus kousa ssp. 'Samzam', commonly known as the Samaritan Chinese Dogwood, is a cultivar of the Kousa dogwood tree, which is native to Japan, Korea, and China. This deciduous tree typically grows to a height of 15-20 feet and a spread of 20-25 feet at maturity. It's highly valued for its showy, large, and long-lasting flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. The flowers are creamy white, and they are surrounded by large, pointed pink bracts, giving them a unique and striking appearance. As the flowers fade, they are replaced by small, raspberry-like fruits that are edible but not commonly eaten. It also boasts attractive foliage that is dark green and glossy, turning to a deep red-purple in the fall. The bark of the tree is smooth and gray, providing an interesting visual texture to the tree. It's an excellent choice as a specimen plant or as a focal point in a mixed border. It can also be used to create a stunning seasonal display when planted alongside other flowering trees or shrubs.
Cornus kousa ssp. 'Samzam', commonly known as the Samaritan Chinese Dogwood, is a cultivar of the Kousa dogwood tree, which is native to Japan, Korea, and China. This deciduous tree typically grows to a height of 15-20 feet and a spread of 20-25 feet at maturity. It's highly valued for its showy, large, and long-lasting flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. The flowers are creamy white, and they are surrounded by large, pointed pink bracts, giving them a unique and striking appearance. As the flowers fade, they are replaced by small, raspberry-like fruits that are edible but not commonly eaten. It also boasts attractive foliage that is dark green and glossy, turning to a deep red-purple in the fall. The bark of the tree is smooth and gray, providing an interesting visual texture to the tree. It's an excellent choice as a specimen plant or as a focal point in a mixed border. It can also be used to create a stunning seasonal display when planted alongside other flowering trees or shrubs.
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