Cornus kousa 'Satomi' - Satomi Flowering Dogwood
Cornus kousa 'Satomi' - Satomi Flowering Dogwood
Cornus kousa 'Satomi' - Satomi Flowering Dogwood - Fall Colour - Photo courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
Cornus kousa 'Satomi' - Satomi Flowering Dogwood

Satomi Flowering Dogwood

Cornus kousa 'Satomi'

  • AKA Benthamidia japonica 'Satomi'
  • Pink-red flowers are later than other kousa cultivars
  • Spherical red fruit, resembling raspberries, are held singly
  • Drooping dark green leaves
  • Fall colour scarlet to red-purple
  • Narrow when young, wider with age
  • Bloom Time: late spring

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Pink

HEIGHT:
5-6 m

SPREAD:
4-5 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Grows best in medium-moisture and an acidic, well-drained soil, but will tolerate a range of light levels. Can be grown as a specimen tree or shrub.

Additional Notes about Satomi Flowering Dogwood:


The showy flowers seen on Cornus kousa cultivars are actually bracts surrounding the smaller, inconspicuous flower in the centre.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous
Fruit
FLOWERING TIME:
Spring
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen