Kousa Dogwoods that Resist Disease
Kousa Dogwoods that Resist Disease
Kousa Dogwoods that Resist Disease
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Selected Varieties of<br />
<strong>Kousa</strong> Dogwood<br />
Beni Fuji<br />
‘Beni Fuji’ produces an abundance of smaller pink<br />
flower bracts on a slower-growing, spreading tree<br />
form. It demonstrated very good resistance to<br />
anthracnose, good fall color, and abundant fruit<br />
production.<br />
Dwarf Pink<br />
‘Dwarf Pink’ is a moderately slow-growing, spreading<br />
tree with light pink flower bracts; the color is<br />
more intense at the bracts’ outer margins. It showed<br />
very good fall color and fruit production. This variety<br />
had an acceptable level of resistance to anthracnose.<br />
China Girl<br />
‘China Girl’ is a fast-growing tree having an abundance<br />
of large white flower bracts. It characteristically<br />
showed very good anthracnose resistance<br />
and fall color, but had limited fruit production.<br />
Ed Mezitt<br />
‘Ed Mezitt’ has a moderate growth rate with unique<br />
purple- to bronze-colored leaves, which contrast<br />
with the showy white flower bracts. It demonstrated<br />
excellent anthracnose resistance and fall color,<br />
with somewhat limited fruit production.
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