Cornus kousa chinensis Blue Ray™
Blue Ray™ Kousa Dogwood
- Blue foliage
- Multiseasonal-interest
- Unique form
- Category: Tree
- Alternate Cultivar: 'JN6'
- Patent: PPAF
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Height: 15-20 ft
- Spread: 15-20 ft
- Bloom Color: White Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Striking blue-green foliage provides a bold backdrop for large, ivory-white, star-shaped blooms that appear from mid-spring to early summer. The unique vase-shaped form and long bloom period add structure and style, while fall brings rich maroon foliage for extended seasonal interest.
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flower Color
| • | White |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Early Summer |
Soil Moisture
| • | Wet Soil/Wetlands |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cornus kousa chinensis Blue Ray™
Prefers full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly in dry periods. Prune after flowering to remove deadwood and encourage a clean shape.
