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Cornus kousa ‘Watermelon Sugar’ – Kousa Dogwood | White Spring Blooms
Cornus kousa ‘Watermelon Sugar’ – Kousa Dogwood | White Spring Blooms
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Short Description
Cornus kousa ‘Watermelon Sugar’ is a refined Kousa dogwood featuring elegant white blooms, attractive green foliage, and excellent multi-season interest. Its graceful form makes it a perfect choice for specimen plantings and landscape accents.
Full Description
The Cornus kousa ‘Watermelon Sugar’ is a beautiful and reliable flowering dogwood known for its clean white, star-shaped blooms that appear in late spring to early summer. These showy white flowers stand out against the rich green foliage, creating a classic and elegant display in the landscape.
As the season progresses, the tree may produce decorative red, raspberry-like fruits, adding visual interest and attracting birds. The foliage remains lush through summer before transitioning to warm shades of red and burgundy in fall, extending its seasonal appeal.
This variety develops a graceful, upright to rounded form with a well-branched structure, making it ideal for specimen trees, accent plantings, or focal points in garden beds. Its balanced growth habit and reliable performance make it a strong choice for both residential landscapes and collectors.
‘Watermelon Sugar’ offers timeless dogwood beauty with multi-season interest, making it a valuable addition to any garden design.
Key Features
• Clean white, star-shaped blooms
• Blooms in late spring to early summer
• Attractive red fruit in summer
• Beautiful red to burgundy fall color
• Excellent specimen or focal point tree
Plant Details
Botanical Name: Cornus kousa ‘Watermelon Sugar’
Plant Type: Deciduous Ornamental Tree
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Mature Height: 15–20 ft
Mature Width: 15–20 ft
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–8
Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Growth Rate: Moderate
Looking for Cornus kousa ‘Watermelon Sugar’ for sale? This Kousa dogwood features white blooms, ornamental fruit, and beautiful fall color, making it a perfect specimen tree for landscapes and collectors.