Authors and plantsmen Paul Cappiello and Don Shadow call it one of the very best Cornus kousa varieties in their book, Dogwoods. Our own experience and that of growers across a broad range confirms their evaluation. Strong growth makes it a great nursery plant, and its handsome foliage and abundant flowers give it universal appeal. Flowers are suffused with a hint of green on cream. Heavy fruit set contrasts with deep green waxy foliage that turns to autumn shades of red and purple.
