Cornus Akatsuki

These showy bracts cover the tree in mid spring over dramatic variegated leaves of green with a wide border This Variegated Japanese Dogwood has beautiful leaves and flowers. Most of these plants are shipped bare root read about shipping methods Our shippable sizes are sold out right now.

The Akatsuki Dogwood Cornus Kousa Akatsuki is recommended for USDA growing zones 5-8 and is a small deciduous tree that reaches a mature height and width of only 8-10 feet.

Akatsuki Notify me when it s back When it bears early summer blooms that become suffused with red as they age This rarely available selection of Japanese Dogwood originated as a sport on Cornus k. Flower Type Single. LIMITED TIME SALE PRICE An outstanding focal point for the garden. Work soil around the roots firm well and water thoroughly Green leaves are variegated with white. This cultivar of Korean dogwood is probably the best of the variegated foliage cultivars. A true connoisseur s selection forming an elegant deciduous shrub or small tree. Cornus kousa Akatsuki Height 8 - 10 feet Ship As 2-3 BAREROOT Spacing 8 - 10 feet Spread 8 - 10 feet Light Requirements Full Sun Partial Shade Color Pink Foliage Type Large variegated leaves that purple-red in fall.

Cornus kousa Akatsuki Sun Exposure Full Sun Partial Shade Height Habit 8 - 10 feet Spread 8 - 10 feet Spacing 8 - 10 feet Hardiness Zone 5-8 Flowering Date Late spring Early summer Planting Instructions Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots without bending them. Cornus kousa Akatsuki LARGER SIZE is SOLD OUT FOR 2020. Cornus kousa Akatsuki What a great landscape or patio tree The flowers really bracts start out white then turn pink with a white center over a few weeks time. These plants can ordered online and shipped directly to you or picked up at the nursery. Cornus Akatsuki has green leaves are variegated with white and light pink. Fall color is rich purple. The white flowers in June age to pink and have striking patches of rosy red. Cornus kousa Aka Tsuki - Red Moon Dogwood. Scientific Name Cornus L. Prefers organic rich well-drained soil.

Fall color is rich purple. Cornus kousa Akatsuki exhibits a profusion of white bracts turning pale pink upon cream and green variegated leaves when mature. It s a perfect addition to any small garden that needs color all year long. Satomi at a nursery in Japan. White flowers in June have impressive spots of red. Bloom Time Late spring Early summer Flower Colour Pink White. Stunning upright tree from Japan. It has variegated foliage similar to Wolf Eyes but the flower bracts have a wide pink edge and is best sited where it won t get burned by afternoon sun.